Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU RN
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2 years of similar pediatric cardiac ICU experience and NC or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit of a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• 20-bed unit divided into two mirrored sides with 10 beds each, centralized nurses station with most critical patients placed nearby
• Care for a high-acuity pediatric population ages 0-18 with congenital heart differences, including pre/post-transplant, post cath lab, and post-surgical cardiac patients
• Utilizes advanced devices including ventricular assistive devices, ECMO, Impella, dialysis, and Aquadex renal replacement therapy
• RN to patient ratios vary by acuity: 2:1, 1:1, or 1:2
• Supported by 1 health care tech per day, dedicated unit secretary every shift, free-floating charge and resource nurses, and 24/7 RT, cardiologist, and intensivist coverage
• IV/VAT team available; phlebotomy in-house but rarely needed due to central line use
• Uses Epic EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Floating required to PICU, NICU, and General Pediatrics as needed
• Rotating 12-hour shifts (0645-1845 and 1845-0645) on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend or fewer, covering Fri/Sat/Sun
• On-call and call-back requirements apply
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays, with unit requirement of every other holiday

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similar high-acuity facility required
• Minimum 12 months of core work experience in the specialty area, with most recent experience within the last year
• Experience with fresh open heart post-op patients and transplant care required
• Experience with Aquadex renal replacement therapy, Impella, and ECMO devices required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Must be competent or willing to float to PICU as discussed during interview
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to high-acuity pediatric cardiac patients including those on ECMO, Impella, VADs, and renal replacement therapy
• Facility features 247 licensed beds, Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center designation, Chest Pain Center, and Certified Stroke Center status
• Congenital cardiology program ranked #7 nationally by US News & World Report
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, and accountability
• Orientation includes facility-wide NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• RTO requires manager approval
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Traveler's permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the facility, and local candidates are not accepted
• Returning employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position