Cardiothoracic ICU RN
Chapel Hill, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU position requiring NC or compact RN licensure and at least one year of nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Cardiothoracic ICU, part of a hospital's Cardiac and Vascular Care center
• Interdisciplinary unit caring for patients with cardiac and vascular disease
• Performs bedside point-of-care testing as part of patient care
• 12-hour day shifts from 7:00am to 7:00pm
• 36 hours per week across 3 days
• Every other weekend required
• Every other holiday required
• No on-call responsibilities

Requirements

• Active RN license in North Carolina or compact license
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum one year of nursing experience required
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited nursing school required
• BSN or MSN preferred

Additional Information

• Provides competent clinical nursing care consistent with professional standards in a hospital ICU setting
• Coordinates and delivers patient care using the nursing process under the direction of the Nurse Manager/Director
• Participates in patient and family education based on identified learning needs
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate and plan patient care
• Assesses complex patient needs including physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety aspects
• Assesses and anticipates discharge planning needs for patients and families
• Participates in unit performance improvement activities and promotes cost-effective care
• Maintains awareness of public policy and regulatory guidelines affecting healthcare