Cardiovascular ICU RN
High Point, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and an active NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in an 8-bed Cardiovascular ICU within a community-based teaching hospital
• Care for patients with MI, cardiac interventional procedures, post open heart, IABP/Impella support, CRRT, severe sepsis, cardiac arrest with targeted temperature management, and neuro-medical cases
• RN to patient ratio of 1:2, with 1:1 for high acuity patients and 1:3-1:4 for overflow stepdown patients
• EPIC EMR used
• 12-hour night shift schedule (1900-0700), 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend
• No on-call requirements
• Float within the critical care division or Intermediate Care
• Schedule cycle repeats every 6 weeks

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Skilled in cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, rhythm interpretation, arterial lines, drip titration, ventilator care, vascular lines, chest tubes, and post-procedure site care
• Experience with advanced cardiac support (Impella/IABP), CRRT, Swan-Ganz hemodynamics, and temporary pacemakers preferred
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Provide continuous cardiac, respiratory, hemodynamic, and neurologic monitoring for high-acuity ICU patients
• Unit supported by 24/7 Respiratory Therapy, Hospitalist, and Intensivist coverage, plus Rapid Response Team
• Charge nurse serves as the unit's resource nurse
• Orientation includes NTO, EPIC training, online CBL modules, and a 12-hour departmental shift with an RN preceptor
• Holiday coverage required for 75% of holidays
• RTO subject to Resource Team approval
• Scrub color is royal blue
• Positive, team-focused unit culture emphasizing collaborative care
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius to be considered, as local candidates are not accepted
• Returning travelers must have been separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position