Job Opportunity – Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) RN – North Carolina
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week, alternating weekends. Patient ratios typically 2:1 or 1:1 (occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity).
Highlights:
- 16-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit specializing in advanced cardiovascular care
- Work with cutting-edge equipment including ventilators, IABP, Impella, CRRT, and therapeutic hypothermia
- Documentation via Cerner EMR system
- RN-only unit model (no unit secretaries or PCTs) allowing for autonomous nursing practice
- Exposure to advanced procedures including cardioversion, central line insertion, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertions, pericardiocentesis, and thoracentesis
- Opportunity to work with complex cardiac patients requiring hemodynamic monitoring and PA catheter management
Requirements:
- Active RN license in good standing
- ICU experience required
- Demonstrated competency in titration of vesicant medications
- Familiarity with pressors, sedation, and paralytics
- Experience with ventilators, tracheostomies, and telemetry interpretation
- Strong understanding of hemodynamics, PA catheter setup and interpretation
- Knowledge of transvenous pacing and cardioversion
- CCRN certification recommended (not required)
- Advanced skills in IABP, Impella, and CRRT desirable
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to practice at the highest level of cardiac critical care nursing with exposure to the latest technologies and advanced interventional procedures. The unit provides an excellent environment for experienced ICU nurses seeking to enhance their cardiovascular skills while working with a dedicated team focused on delivering exceptional patient outcomes in a collaborative, RN-driven model of care.