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Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jun 8, 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 at a high-acuity hospital in Asheville, NC, requiring at least 2 years of experience and critical care background.
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Work in the Cardiovascular PreOp unit (CV PreOp, Unit 703) within the Heart Tower of 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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Patient population consists of cardiovascular surgery patients requiring high-acuity perioperative care
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Procedures include large-bore IV starts, chin-to-toe hair removal, medication administration, skin assessment, assisting with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement, patient transport to OR, and assisting with induction/intubation, positioning, and skin prep
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Charting is performed in Cerner
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GE Carescape monitoring and Fuji ultrasound equipment are used on the unit
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Schedule is Monday–Friday, 5:00 AM–1:30 PM
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On-call requirement includes staying late 1–2 times per week
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Floating within scope of practice and experience is required
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13-week contract
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Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
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Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC accepted; 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
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Critical care experience is required; PreOp experience is a plus
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Proficiency with Cerner or comparable EMR documentation
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Strong critical thinking skills and ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
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BCMA experience and excellent documentation skills required
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Strong interdepartmental communication skills
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
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One professional reference required (two required if currently residing in Florida or Missouri)
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No employment gaps of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Provide perioperative nursing care to cardiovascular surgery patients in a PreOp setting, collaborating with a team of RNs, a CNC, unit secretary, and management shared with the CVOR
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The facility is recognized as one of America's 50 Best Hospitals (Healthgrades, 2020–2023), holds a Leapfrog 'A' Safety Grade, and has earned Magnet® Designation
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The hospital operates the only open heart and interventional cardiology program in the region and has earned a three-star STS rating for patient care and outcomes
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Uniforms/scrubs are provided
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
