Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a qualified Critical Care Nurse specializing in the Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) at a medical facility in Asheville, North Carolina. This high-acuity unit provides advanced cardiac care, including post-operative heart surgery recovery, and features a collaborative environment with highly trained staff. The role involves providing exceptional patient care within a dynamic cardiovascular intensive care setting.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: BLS (Basic Life Support)/ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certifications, Critical Care training, 2 years CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) or CVRU (Cardiovascular Recovery Unit) experience, willingness to float to all ICUs and stepdown units, high energy and friendly personality, valid certifications, and active license to practice in North Carolina
- Preferred Qualifications: Certification in Critical Care, Cardiac Surgery, or Recovery Room care
- Additional Information: The unit features 19 beds, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:1 depending on acuity. The team performs procedures such as IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump), Impella, LVADS (Left Ventricular Assist Devices), and hemodynamic assessments. Monitors used include GE monitors, and care is documented through Cerner electronic medical records. Staffing includes 13 day shift RNs, 11 night shift RNs, and a nursing aide on all shifts. Orientation is provided by a dedicated educator, and the unit emphasizes a friendly, team-oriented environment.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Posted Date: 2026-08-18
Cross Country Job ID #1277419. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus