CVICU Registered Nurse
Winston-Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$1,993/weekOverview
- Start Date07/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - CVICU (Winston Salem, North Carolina)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day (06:45 - 19:15), 3 shifts per week (36 hours/week)
Patient Population: Post Open Heart Recovery Unit, thoracotomies, esophagogastrectomies, TAVR
Unit Details:
- Post Open Heart Recovery Unit
- Procedures include CRRT, Impella, IABP
- Target nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1 nights, 2:1 weekends
- Float requirement: Yes
- Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
- Documentation and communication systems: SBAR, EPIC, PYXIS
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in North Carolina
- Minimum 2 years of critical care (CC) experience
- Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
- Completion of at least one travel nursing assignment; no first-time travelers accepted
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Certifications:
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Winston-Salem, NC
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Winston-Salem is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- In the summer, average highs are around 87°F, and average lows are around 66°F.
- In the winter, average highs are around 50°F, and average lows are around 30°F.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Winston-Salem, and they can be relatively easy to find, especially through online platforms and local real estate agencies.
- Winston-Salem is fairly car-friendly, with reasonable traffic and ample parking.
- Public transportation options include buses, but the city is more reliant on private vehicles.
- Winston-Salem has a diverse population with a range of age groups.
- Common health issues include obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Winston-Salem offers a variety of restaurants, including Southern cuisine and international dining options.
- The city has a thriving arts scene with galleries and theaters, and it hosts music festivals and concerts.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy local teams and outdoor enthusiasts can explore parks, hiking trails, and nearby mountains.
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