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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in a 20-bed Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU within a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Unit is divided into two mirrored sides of 10 beds each, with a centralized nurses station and most critical patients placed nearest to it
• Care for a high acuity pediatric patient population ages 0-18 with congenital heart differences, including pre/post-surgical, pre/post-transplant, s/p cath lab, VAD, ECMO, Impella, dialysis, and Aquadex patients
• RN to patient ratios vary by acuity: 2:1, 1:1, or 1:2
• 1 CNA/health care tech per shift supports unit secretary duties and nursing needs
• Unit secretary staffed every shift, with free-floating charge nurse and resource nurse support
• 24/7 in-house RT, cardiologist, and intensivist coverage
• Centralized and bedside cardiac monitoring, no dedicated telemetry tech
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• 12-hour night shift schedule, 1900-0700, 36 hours per week on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation every other weekend or fewer as needed (Fri/Sat/Sun)
• Floating required to PICU, NICU, and General Pediatrics as needed
• Call requirement applies based on previous scheduling history

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similarly acute facility required
• Experience with fresh open heart post-op and transplant patients required
• Experience with Aquadex (renal replacement therapy), Impella, and ECMO devices required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Ability and competency to float to PICU, to be discussed during interview
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for the position
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to high acuity pediatric cardiac patients, including those on advanced life support and renal replacement devices
• Facility features 247 licensed beds, Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center designation, Chest Pain Center certification, Certified Stroke Center status, and a congenital cardiology program ranked #7 by USNWR
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, and accountability
• Orientation includes general new employee orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage requires travelers to work 75% of holidays, with the unit standard being every other holiday
• RTO requests are subject to manager approval
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Returning employees or travelers must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position
• In-house phlebotomy is available but rarely needed since most patients have central lines
• IV/VAT team support is available