CVICU RN
Winston-Salem, NC
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,212/weekOverview
- Start Date10/19/2026
- 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
CVICU
Overview
- Travel/Contract RN role in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
- Day shift: 6:45 AM–7:15 PM.
- 36 or 48 hours may be offered.
- Contract length: 13 weeks.
- Every other weekend required.
- Float requirement: yes.
- Locals are accepted at the same rate.
- RTO after booking is not allowed.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in North Carolina
- CVICU experience with 2 years of experience
- CVICU experience within the last year
- One completed travel assignment
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- NIHSS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Required Experience / Skills
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- ECMO
- Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
- Post Cardiac Surgery (directly from the OR)
- Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
- Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
- Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD/RVAD)
- Arterial line management
- Blood Product Administration
- Central line care/management
- Continuous IV sedation
- Titrate Cardiac drips
- Care of Ventilated Patient
- Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs)
- Isolation Precautions/PPE
Preferred Skills
- Accessing/Managing Ports
- Titrate Vasoactive drips
- Assist with Chest Tube Insertion/Removal
- BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance
- High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
- Ventilator Management
Unit Details
- Post Open Heart Recovery Unit
- Also takes thoracotomies, esophagogastrectomies, and TAVR
- Unit procedures include CRRT, Impella, and IABP
Scheduling / Staffing Notes
- Target ratios: 1:1 nights, 2:1 weekends
- Self-scheduling
- Hospital orientation is during week one, with classes each day
Additional Notes
- Navy or white scrubs, or a combination of the two
- EPIC is used on the unit
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
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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