CVICU Registered Nurse
Winston Salem, NC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

CVICU Travel RN opportunity in Winston?Salem, NC — 13-week contract caring for critically ill cardiac patients at a tech?advanced hospital.

Join a dynamic cardiovascular care team in Winston?Salem, North Carolina (zip 27103). This 13-week travel nursing assignment is ideal for experienced cardiac critical care nurses who want to work with advanced cardiovascular technology, high-acuity patients, and collaborative interdisciplinary teams. Winston?Salem offers a vibrant arts scene, historic charm, and nearby parks to enjoy during your assignment.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,660 - $1,750
• Position: CVICU Registered Nurse / Cardiac ICU Nurse (Travel RN)
• Location: Winston?Salem, NC 27103 — North Carolina nursing jobs
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (18:45 - 07:15) — Night shift CVICU RN
• Hours per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 1:1 nights, 2:1 weekends
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float Requirement: May float within hospital or to affiliate hospitals based on census and skill set
• Self-Scheduling: Yes

Required Qualifications for CVICU Travel RN

• Minimum 2 years recent critical care experience—CVICU or open heart required (Cardiac ICU experience)
• Travel RN experience required (no first-time travelers)
• Active RN license in North Carolina or Compact State (must be in hand at start)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start
• Experience with Epic charting system preferred
• Ability to float to other units as needed
• References: Two manager/supervisor references from within the past 12 months preferred
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in the CVICU for post-open heart recovery and complex cardiac surgical patients
• Care for patients after thoracotomies, esophagogastrectomies, and TAVR procedures
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and titrate cardiac drips
• Manage advanced life support devices including ECMO, IABP, Impella, CRRT, and VADs (LVAD/RVAD)
• Monitor and manage pulmonary artery (Swan?Ganz) catheters, arterial lines, and central lines
• Administer blood products and perform ventilator management, including continuous IV sedation and ABG interpretation
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal, BiPAP/CPAP management, and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Maintain isolation precautions and proper PPE usage
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: respiratory therapy, IV/pump teams, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response
• Document care accurately using SBAR and Epic; medication management via Pyxis

This CVICU travel nurse role is perfect for experienced cardiac critical care RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in North Carolina. If you have strong CVICU skills, travel experience, and a commitment to high-quality cardiac care, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join our cardiovascular care team — competitive pay, supportive staff, and a rewarding travel RN assignment in Winston?Salem, NC. Join our healthcare team today!

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