# Job Opportunity – Critical Care Registered Nurse – North CarolinaStart Date: October 11, 2026
Location: Asheville, North Carolina
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts, alternating weekendsHighlights:- 16-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) with patient ratios of 1:1 or 2:1 based on acuity- Advanced critical care equipment including ventilators, telemetry, IABP, CRRT, Impella, and hypothermia devices- Cerner documentation system for streamlined charting- High-acuity patient population requiring critical care expertise- Professional practice environment with RN-focused care delivery- Opportunity to work with cutting-edge cardiovascular technologyRequirements:- Active North Carolina RN license or compact state license- Minimum 1-2 years of ICU nursing experience required- Proficiency in titration of vasoactive medications and familiarity with pressors, sedation, and paralytics- Experience with ventilators, tracheostomy care, and telemetry interpretation- Strong understanding of hemodynamics, PA catheter setup and interpretation- Knowledge of transvenous pacing and cardioversion procedures- BLS and ACLS certifications required- CCRN, IABP, Impella, and CRRT certifications highly preferredClinical Skills & Procedures:- Assist with cardiovascular procedures including central line insertion, cardioversion, chest tube insertions, pericardiocentesis, and thoracentesis- Support advanced diagnostic procedures such as EGD, bronchoscopy, and TEE- Manage patients requiring mechanical circulatory support (IABP, Impella)- Provide continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)- Perform chest tube maintenance and monitoringWhy It's a Great Opportunity:This position offers experienced critical care nurses the chance to advance their cardiovascular skills in a specialized CICU environment. You'll work with sophisticated life-saving technology while caring for the most acute cardiac patients. The focused RN staffing model allows you to dedicate your expertise entirely to direct patient care, making a meaningful difference in critical moments of patient recovery.
