Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Hickory, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU position at a Level 3 trauma hospital in Hickory, NC, requiring CVICU experience and proficiency with advanced cardiac equipment.

Details

• Night shift position, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract
• 8-bed CVICU unit on the 2nd floor of a 355-bed acute care hospital
• Adult and geriatric patient population specializing in CABG, TAVR, STEMI, and carotid procedures
• Patient ratio of 2:1 with occasional 1:1 assignments
• Equipment includes Impella, IABP, and CRRT
• EMR: Cerner
• Every other weekend required, or as needed to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required per scheduled rotation

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Minimum 1.5–2 years of RN experience required
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience (post-orientation) required
• Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) required at minimum
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and CRRT required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• AHA-issued certifications required

Additional Information

• Level 3 trauma facility that is home to a Brain Center, Cancer Center, Heart Center, Lung Center, and additional specialty service lines
• Orientation is offered twice monthly
• Candidates must reside 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for the travel pay rate
• Travelers who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed full-time elsewhere during the assignment
• Any professional scrub color is acceptable