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Shift: Days, 5x8hrs
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Hours: 40 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVOR (Cardiovascular OR) position in Asheville, NC, requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience and active ACLS certification.
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Position is based in a Cardiovascular Pre-Op unit (CV PreOp, Building E – The Heart Tower) within a large 815-bed regional referral hospital
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Unit has 4 beds with a 1:1 patient ratio
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Staffing support includes CNCs, unit secretary, and a shared manager with the CVOR team
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Documentation is completed in Cerner
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Schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
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On-call requirement includes staying late 1–2 times per week
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Floating is required within scope of practice and experience
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GE Carescape monitoring and Fuji ultrasound equipment are used on the unit
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Active NC or Compact RN license required
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; certifications must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
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Minimum 2 years of recent CVOR or cardiovascular surgery RN experience required
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Critical care experience is required; Pre-Op experience is a plus
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Proficiency with BCMA and strong documentation skills required
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Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
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Strong critical thinking and interdepartmental communication skills required
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)
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Responsibilities include large-bore IV starts, chin-to-toe hair removal, medication administration, skin assessment, and assisting with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement
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Additional duties include transporting patients to the OR and assisting with induction/intubation, positioning, and skin prep
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Scrubs are provided by the facility
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This facility has earned Magnet® Designation, Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade 'A,' a three-star STS rating for cardiac surgery outcomes, and has been recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals (Healthgrades, 2020–2023)
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The hospital is the region's only provider of open heart surgery and interventional cardiology, and operates the busiest robotic surgery program in the Carolinas
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First-time travelers will not be considered for this position — no exceptions
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
