CVICU Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, NC
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU position at a Level 1 Trauma, academic medical center in North Carolina, requiring a minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience and proficiency with circulatory support devices.

Details

• Work in a 22-bed Cardiovascular ICU with an average daily census of 20 patients
• Surgical and medical cardiac critical care unit caring for patients with cardiovascular diagnoses including post-op CABG, valve replacement/repair, thoracic aortic aneurysms, Impella, and IABP management
• RN-to-patient ratio of 1:2; CNA support at 1:20
• 12-hour day shifts, 0630–1900, with 48 standard hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Travelers are expected to cover 75% of holidays
• Floating required to other critical care units, with ratios of 1:3 (PCU) and 1:4 (MS)
• EMR: Epic (experience preferred)
• Equipment includes Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips monitors, and NxStage CRRT
• Level 1 Trauma facility and academic medical center setting
• Intensivist and RT available 24/7 within the CVICU

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in post-cardiac assessment, circulatory support device management (IABP, Impella, LVAD, ECMO), vasoactive and antiarrhythmic medication titration, cardiac waveform interpretation, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• A clinical interview with the unit manager is required
• Must provide last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth for consideration
• Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the past year, from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply provided they have CVICU experience
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent employees of any AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• Orientation consists of approximately one week of general (NEO) orientation followed by 2–3 days of departmental orientation
• CNA support covers ADLs, blood glucose monitoring, vital signs, and transport; 24-hour receptionist support is available on the unit
• Unit culture is described as high acuity and fast-paced
• Required scrub color for nurses is royal blue
• No on-call or call-back responsibilities