Travel Contract

CVICU RN
Winston-Salem, NC
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs

$2,062/week
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Overview

  • Start Date10/19/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,062/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Life insurance

Qualifications

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Required
    Profile
  • Resume
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Other qualifications

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

Travel Nurses, Inc.

4.4rating(19 reviews)
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5.0rating

Fantastic!

Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search

Review of Marissa Morgan on Feb 9, 2024

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About

Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.

At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.

We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.

Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.

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Travel jobs$503–5,999/week
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About Winston-Salem, NC

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • 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.
Furnished Housing
  • 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.
Transportation
  • 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.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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