Travel CVICU Registered Nurse - $2,050 per week
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC - Asheville, NC
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ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac Stepdown for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: Cardiac Stepdown Discipline: RN Start Date: 03/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel RN Position Job Notes: Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2 years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available. Opportunity: RN - CVICU Float Pool Job Details: • Work 12-hour shifts with 36 hours per week and alternating weekends • 48 hours guaranteed per week • Overtime available after 48 hours • Float to all areas as part of rapid response team • Work with ECMO, LVAD, and Cath lab recovery capable patients • Patient ratios of 2:1 or 1:1 (occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity) • Work in 16-bed unit with RNs only, no HUC or PCT support • Required to titrate vesicant medications and work with pressors, sedation, paralytics • Must have experience with ventilators, trachs, and telemetry interpretation • Understanding of hemodynamics and PA catheter setup and interpretation required • Perform transvenous pacing, cardioversion, and TEE procedures • Handle chest tube insertions and maintenance • Advanced skills with IABP, Impella, and CRRT highly desirable • ICU experience required • CCRN certification recommended but not required • Use Cerner documentation system • Equipment includes ventilators, telemetry, Baxter IV pumps, IABP, CRRT, Impella, hypothermia devices • Dress code requires all navy scrubs or navy and white combination only • No pullovers, hoodies, or green scrubs allowed • 4-hour hospital orientation followed by 8-hour floor shift • RTO/special scheduling will not be accommodated Facility: This healthcare facility operates a comprehensive cardiovascular intensive care unit providing critical care services for cardiac patients. The facility features advanced cardiac technology and equipment including ECMO, LVAD support, and specialized cardiac recovery services. The organization maintains high standards for cardiac care with specialized units for heart step-down/progressive care and catheterization lab recovery, focusing on complex cardiac procedures and interventions. Location: Asheville, NC Asheville offers a perfect blend of mountain beauty and vibrant city life, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains with exceptional outdoor recreation opportunities year-round. The area is known for its thriving arts scene, craft breweries, and proximity to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals seeking both career growth and lifestyle balance. Adex Job ID 991880. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC ADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009. Benefits Referral bonusaa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a
Created: 2026-03-10