Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Charlotte, NC, NC
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Rotating
$3,186/weekOverview
- Start Date11/02/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Medical benefits
Qualifications
- Skills Checklist
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
● About Facility:
▪ 247 Licensed Beds
▪ Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
▪ Teaching Hospital
▪ Chest Pain Center
▪ Certified Stroke Center
● Unit Information:
o Beds: 20
▪ Unit broken into two sides that mirror one another with 10 beds on each side. Nurses station is centralized in the middle, with the most critical patients being placed behind the nurses station
o Required Experience: 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similar facility for acuity
● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Very high acuity patient population – ages 0-18 years old
o Patients with congenital heart differences that have undergone surgery, medical management of pre-transplant and post-transplant, s/p cath lab, ventricular assistive devices, ECMO, Impella, Dialysis, Aquadex (Renal Replacement Therapy)
● Patient Ratios:
o RN: Varies on acuity: 2:1, 1:1, 1:2
o CNA: none - 1 NA per day to support unit secretary duties and nursing support needs throughout the shift
● Required Licensure & Certifications:
o BLS, PALS, NIHSS
● Skills required:
o Experience with fresh open heart post op patients; transplant experience, experience with the following devices: Aquadex (renal replacement therapy), Impella, ECMO
o EPIC experience
o Ability/Competency to float to PICU – discussed during interview
● Support within the Department:
o CNA? Duties? 1 Health Care tech per day to support unit secretary duties and nursing support needs throughout the shift (runners, bathing, etc.)
o Unit Secretary every shift
o Charge nurse – free floating
o Phlebotomy – in house but not utilized as majority of patients will have central lines
o IV/VAT Team: Yes
o Resource Nurse – free floating
o RT, 24/7
o Cardiologist, 24/7
o Intensivist, 24/7
o Telemetry monitoring Tech? No
▪ Centralized and bedside monitoring
● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC - required
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Monitors: Phillips
● Floating: If yes, where:
o Yes - PICU, NICU, Gen Peds – will float as needed
● Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: every other weekend or fewer as needed – Fri/Sat/Sun
o Call requirement: Yes, based on previous date
o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays, Unit requirement is every other holiday
o Shift times: 0645 – 1845, 1845 - 0645
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks
● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Navy
o Parking: Free? Yes
o Unit Culture: Teamwork, Trust, Accountability
BLS
PALS
NIHSS
Employer
LanceSoft
129 nurses recommend working with LanceSoft
Pros
Excellent call back time, making sure I was all set on paydays I’ve seen people bash them about to many calls Just politely ask to avoid calling so much they respected that for me I will work with them again
Cons
None
Recommends working with LanceSoft
Established in 2000, LanceSoft is a Certified MBE and Woman-Owned organization. Lancesoft Inc. is one of the highest rated companies in the industry. We have been recognized as one of the Largest Staffing firms and ranked in the top 50 fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing firms in 2022. Lancesoft offers short- and long-term contracts, permanent placements, and travel opportunities to credentialed and experienced professionals throughout the United States. We pride ourselves on having industry leading benefits. We understand the importance of partnering with an expert who values your needs, which is why we’re 100% committed to finding you an assignment that best matches your career and lifestyle goals. Our team of experienced career specialists takes the time to understand your needs and match you with the right job Lancesoft has been chosen by Staffing Industry Analysts as one of the Best Staffing Firms to Work for.LanceSoft specializes in providing Registered Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, LPNs/LVNs, Social Workers, Medical Assistants, and Certified Nursing Assistants to work in Acute Care Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long-Term Care centers, Rehab Facilities, Behavioral Health Centers, Drug & Alcohol Facilities, Home Health & Community Health, Urgent Care Clinics, and many other provider-based facilities.
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