CVICU RN
Hickory, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring CVICU experience and NC/compact RN licensure.

Details

• 355-bed Duke Lifepoint hospital with a Trauma Level 3 designation
• Cardiovascular ICU unit located on the 2nd floor with 8 beds
• Patient population includes adult and geriatric cases with diagnoses such as CABG, TAVR, STEMI, and Carotids
• Patient ratios of 2:1 with occasional 1:1
• Uses Impella, IABP, and CRRT equipment
• Charting performed in Cerner EHR
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 36 guaranteed weekly hours over a 13-week assignment
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or as needed to meet facility needs
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required per scheduled rotation

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Minimum 1.5 years of nursing experience required, including 1 year of CVICU experience after orientation
• Associate Degree in Nursing required
• Strong critical thinking skills required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Active Nursys licensure verification required at time of consideration
• Copies of required certifications must be provided

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to cardiovascular ICU patients undergoing procedures such as CABG, TAVR, STEMI, and carotid interventions
• Scrubs of any professional color are acceptable
• Candidates must reside 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for the travel rate
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the past 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates cannot be employed elsewhere on a full-time basis while on assignment
• Orientation requires starting on a specific scheduled date