Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Unit - $3,222 per week in Asheville, NC

Advanced case mix including CABG, valve replacements, VAD insertions, TAVR, VATS, lobectomy, pacemaker/AICD insertions, and circulatory arrest procedures. Why It's a Great Opportunity: This is a chance to join one of the region's premier cardiovascular surgical programs serving as the only open heart and interventional cardiology center in the area.

Job Opportunity – Cardiovascular Operating Room RN – Western North Carolina

Start Date: September 3, 2026

Location: Details provided to qualified applicants

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Full-time operating room schedule with rotational on-call responsibilities shared among staff

Highlights:

• Work in a 6-OR cardiovascular surgery suite as part of a busy, high-volume program recognized as the busiest robotic surgery center in the Carolinas
• Advanced case mix including CABG, valve replacements, VAD insertions, TAVR, VATS, lobectomy, pacemaker/AICD insertions, and circulatory arrest procedures
• RN Circulator role with strong support team structure including charge nurse, unit secretary, PCA, and core tech
• Cerner documentation system; Stryker equipment platform
• Facility holds prestigious clinical quality recognitions and 3-star rating from The Society of Thoracic Surgeons
• Scrubs provided by hospital; may occasionally float to other areas as needed

Requirements:

• Active RN License
• Current BLS certification
• Extensive CVOR RN Circulator experience required – experienced travelers only
• Proficiency in advanced cardiovascular and thoracic procedures including open heart, valve replacement, VAD insertion, and TAVR
• Scrub and first assist experience preferred but not required
• Previous travel assignment experience required – no first-time travelers

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This is a chance to join one of the region's premier cardiovascular surgical programs serving as the only open heart and interventional cardiology center in the area. You'll work alongside a skilled, efficient team in a non-training environment known for excellent surgical outcomes and nationally recognized patient safety standards. The program offers diverse, complex case exposure in a highly respected Magnet-designated facility.