Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Concord, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position working night shifts with a focus on critical cardiac care and regional floating requirements.

Responsibilities

• Work in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) within a hospital setting
• Unit has 14 private rooms including two negative pressure rooms
• Care for patients with STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, and post-cardiothoracic surgery including CABG and valve procedures
• RN to patient ratio is 1:2
• 12-hour night shifts, with weekend rotation every other week
• No on-call requirements
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• Floating required within Region 1 facilities as needed and within scope of practice
• EMR used is Epic; Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell for medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors in use
• 2-day departmental orientation plus facility NEO
• Primary responsibilities include providing specialized critical care to cardiac and post-surgical patients
• Unit is supported by charge nurses, IV/Vascular Access Team, respiratory therapists, and intensivists on a 24/7 basis
• Facility is a Level III Trauma Center and has Chest Pain and Stroke Center of Excellence designations
• First-time travelers may be considered but are not preferred
• Scheduling operates on a 6-week cycle
• RTO up to 6 days is allowed (not including holidays); alternative arrangements must be made if contracted hours are not met
• Staff must adhere to dress code and scrub requirements specific to the unit

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications are required
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required
• Experience with management of vasoactive medications, surgical drains, chest tubes, ventilators, and CRRT required
• Skills with invasive lines, arterial lines, PA catheters, and transvenous pacemakers required
• Experience with devices such as IABP and Impella strongly preferred
• Ability to float within regional facilities and perform duties within scope of practice

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts