CVICU Registered Nurse
Hickory, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position in Hickory, NC, requiring a minimum of 1.5 years of experience and specialized skills in CABG, TAVR, STEMI, and carotid procedures.

Details

• Night shift position with hours from 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• 13-week travel contract
• 8-bed Cardiovascular ICU on the 2nd floor of a 355-bed acute care hospital
• Adult and geriatric patient population with specializations in CABG, TAVR, STEMI, and carotid procedures
• Patient ratio of 2:1 with occasional 1:1 assignments
• Specialized equipment includes Impella, IABP, and CRRT
• Charting via Cerner EMR
• Every other weekend required, with flexibility to meet facility needs
• Floating required per scheduled rotation
• No on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current AHA certifications: BLS and ACLS required; CCRN preferred
• Minimum of 1.5 years of RN experience, with at least 1 year of CVICU experience post-orientation
• Associate's Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher required
• Proficiency with CVICU-specific equipment (Impella, IABP, CRRT)
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Strong critical thinking skills essential
• Candidates must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for the travel pay rate

Additional Information

• Level 3 trauma facility and a Duke LifePoint Hospital
• Scrubs of any professional color are acceptable
• Candidates 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
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply