ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Location: Asheville, NC

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join our dedicated team. This unit provides high-quality care to critically ill patients and offers advanced medical technologies and procedures.

Unit Information

• Unit Name: CICU
• Number of Beds: 16
• Patient Ratios: 1:1 or 2:1 (occasionally 3:1 depending on patient acuity)
• Equipment: Ventilators, Telemetry, Baxter IV Pumps, IABP, CRRT, Impella, Hypothermia units
• Documentation System: Cerner
• Scheduling Requirements: 36 hours/week, alternating weekends, 12-hour shifts
• Floating Policy: Travelers may be required to float to other areas
• Patient Experience Requirements: ICU experience is required

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with the following skills and experiences:

• Titration of Vesicant Medications
• Familiarity with Pressors
• Experience with Sedation and Paralytics
• Experience with Ventilators and Trachs
• Telemetry Interpretation Skills
• Understanding of Hemodynamics and PA Catheter Setup and Interpretation
• Transvenous Pacing
• Cardioversion Skills
• Experience with TEE
• Familiarity with Chest Tube Insertions and Maintenance

Advanced Skills (Preferred)

• IABP Experience
• CRRT Experience
• Impella Experience

Procedures Performed on Unit

• Cardioversion
• Central Line Insertion
• EGD
• Bronchoscopy
• Chest Tube Insertions
• Pericardiocentesis
• Thoracentesis

Certifications

No specific certifications are required; however, CCRN certification is recommended.

Dress Code

• Scrub Colors: All Navy or Navy and White
• No pullovers or hoodies
• No green scrubs unless soiled during work

About the Unit

Join a team that is committed to providing exceptional care in a supportive environment. We are proud of our advanced technology and the expertise of our staff. Candidates will have the opportunity to work with a diverse patient population and participate in state-of-the-art procedures.

If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding position in a leading healthcare environment, we invite you to apply.