Pediatric Critical Care Float RN
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Work in a 20-bed Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU within a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Unit is split into two mirrored sides with 10 beds each, with critical patients placed behind the centralized nurses station
• High acuity patient population ages 0-18 with congenital heart differences, post-surgical, pre/post-transplant, s/p cath lab, and patients on VADs, ECMO, Impella, dialysis, and Aquadex
• RN to patient ratios vary by acuity: 2:1, 1:1, or 1:2
• One health care tech per shift supports unit secretary duties and nursing support, with no dedicated CNA role
• Unit secretary present every shift, with free-floating charge and resource nurses
• 24/7 in-house support from RT, cardiologist, and intensivist
• Central line utilization means phlebotomy support is in-house but rarely used
• IV/VAT team available
• Centralized and bedside telemetry monitoring without a dedicated monitoring tech
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Rotating 12-hour shifts (0645-1845 and 1845-0645) on a 6-week schedule cycle, totaling 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation required every other weekend or fewer as needed (Fri/Sat/Sun)
• Floating required to PICU, NICU, and General Pediatrics as needed
• Competency to float to PICU discussed during interview
• No on-call or call-back requirements

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current BLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similar high-acuity facility required
• Experience with fresh open heart post-op patients and transplant patients required
• Hands-on experience with Aquadex (renal replacement therapy), Impella, and ECMO required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide high-acuity nursing care to pediatric cardiac patients including those on advanced mechanical support devices
• Facility is a 247-bed Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, teaching hospital, Chest Pain Center, and Certified Stroke Center with a congenital cardiology program ranked #7 by USNWR
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, and accountability
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Holiday coverage requires working 75% of holidays, with the unit standard being every other holiday
• RTO requests require manager approval
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking available
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility to be eligible, as local candidates are not accepted
• Former AHSE facility employees must be separated from any permanent position for at least 1 year before applying