American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care for a travel nursing job in Asheville, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: PreOp / PACU - Post Anesthesia Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 10 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x10hrs
• Hours: 40 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVOR (Cardiovascular OR) position in Asheville, NC, requiring at least 2 years of experience and active BLS and ACLS certifications.

Details

• Located in a hospital setting within a dedicated Cardiovascular OR unit
• CV PreOp unit with 4 beds and a 1:1 patient ratio
• Staffing support includes CNCs, unit secretary, and management shared with the CVOR
• High-acuity cardiovascular and pre-operative patient population
• Procedures include large-bore IV starts, chin-to-toe hair removal, medication administration, skin assessment, assistance with arterial line, central line, and epidural placement, patient transport to OR, and assistance with induction/intubation, positioning, and skin prep
• Equipment used includes GE Carescape monitoring and Fuji ultrasound
• Documentation system: Cerner
• Schedule is Monday–Friday, 6:00 AM–4:30 PM (10-hour shifts)
• May be required to stay late 1–2 times per week
• Floating within scope of practice and experience is required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVOR or cardiovascular surgery RN experience required
• Critical care experience is required; PreOp experience is a plus
• Proficiency with BCMA and strong documentation skills required
• Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
• Strong interdepartmental communication skills required
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not eligible
• Responsibilities include pre-operative patient care, procedural assistance, and coordination with the interdepartmental surgical team
• The facility has earned recognition including Healthgrades America's 50 Best Hospitals (2020–2023), Leapfrog 'A' Safety Grade, and Magnet® Designation
• The hospital operates the only open heart and interventional cardiology program in the region and holds a three-star STS rating for patient care and outcomes
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Scrubs are provided by the facility
• No work history gaps of 90 days or more in the past 12 months are permitted

American Traveler Job ID #P-723996. Pay package is based on 10 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Operating Room - Cardiovascular OR/CVOR

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