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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 2, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in a 20-bed Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU split into two mirrored 10-bed sides with a centralized nurses station
• Care for high acuity pediatric patients ages 0-18 with congenital heart differences, including 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
• Rotating 12-hour shifts (0645-1845 and 1845-0645) on a 36 hour per week, 6-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend or fewer, Fri/Sat/Sun
• Call requirements apply based on prior scheduling
• Floating required to PICU, NICU, and General Pediatrics as needed
• Supported by unit secretary, charge nurse, resource nurse, 24/7 RT, cardiologist, and intensivist coverage
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similarly acute facility
• Experience with fresh open heart post-op and transplant patients required
• Hands-on experience with Aquadex, Impella, and ECMO required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum one 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 devices
• Facility is a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, Chest Pain Center, Certified Stroke Center, and teaching hospital with congenital cardiology ranked nationally
• Must float to PICU, NICU, and General Pediatrics as needed; competency assessed during interview
• Orientation includes facility-wide New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage requires working 75% of holidays, with unit requirement of every other holiday
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, and accountability
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Former employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position
• RTO requires manager approval