Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics
Charlotte, NC
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Pediatric CVICU RN – Travel Contract

Job Title: Registered Nurse – Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
Specialty: Pediatric CVICU / Pediatric Critical Care
Shift: Rotating 12-Hour Shifts
Shift Times: 6:45 AM – 6:45 PM / 6:45 PM – 6:45 AM
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/02/2026
 

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Pediatric CVICU Registered Nurse to join a high-acuity pediatric cardiovascular intensive care team at a major teaching hospital.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a comparable high-acuity facility and be comfortable caring for critically ill pediatric patients ranging from infants through adolescents.
 

First-time travelers are welcome to apply.
 

Facility Highlights

• 247 licensed beds
• Level I Pediatric Trauma Center
• Major teaching hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Certified Stroke Center
• Congenital Cardiology program ranked among the nation's top programs

Unit Information

• 20-bed Pediatric CVICU
• Unit is divided into two 10-bed sections.
• Centralized nurses' station.
• Highest-acuity patients are located directly behind the nurses' station.
• Patient population ranges from 0–18 years old.
• Very high-acuity cardiovascular patient population.

Patient Population

Common patient populations and diagnoses include:

• Congenital heart disease
• Fresh post-operative open-heart patients
• Pre- and post-heart transplant patients
• Post-cardiac catheterization patients
• Ventricular assist devices (VADs)
• ECMO
• Impella
• Dialysis
• Aquadex / renal replacement therapy
• Critically ill pediatric cardiac patients

Required Experience

• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU/CVICU experience in a similar-acuity facility.
• Experience caring for fresh post-operative open-heart patients.
• Pediatric cardiac transplant experience.
• Experience with:
  • ECMO
  • Impella
  • Aquadex / renal replacement therapy
• Epic experience required.
• Must be willing and clinically competent to float to PICU as discussed during the interview.

Required Certifications

• BLS
• PALS
• NIHSS

Patient Ratios

Ratios vary based on patient acuity:

• 2:1
• 1:1
• 1:2

Unit Support

Travelers will have access to a strong multidisciplinary support structure, including:

• Charge Nurse
• Resource Nurse
• Unit Secretary
• Health Care Technician
• IV/VAT Team
• In-house Phlebotomy
• Respiratory Therapy 24/7
• Cardiologist 24/7
• Intensivist 24/7

One Health Care Technician is available each day to assist with unit secretary functions and nursing support such as runners and bathing.

Equipment & Technology

• EMR: Epic – Required
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Patient Monitoring: Philips
• Centralized and bedside monitoring

Floating

Travelers may be required to float based on departmental needs to:

• PICU
• NICU
• General Pediatrics

Schedule & Call

Shift: Rotating 12-hour shifts

• Days: 6:45 AM – 6:45 PM
• Nights: 6:45 PM – 6:45 AM

Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or fewer based on unit needs, typically Friday/Saturday/Sunday.

Call: May be required based on staffing and scheduling needs.

Holiday Requirement: Travelers are expected to work approximately 75% of holidays, with the unit typically requiring every other holiday.

Orientation

• New Employee Orientation (NEO)
• 2 days of departmental orientation

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free
• Unit Culture: Teamwork, Trust, Accountability
• RTO: Subject to manager approval
• Schedule Cycle: Approximately every 6 weeks
• Radius requirement: Traveler's permanent address must be at least 50 miles from the home unit.

Application Requirements

The following must be submitted for consideration:

• Resume
• Active RN License / Nursys
• Certifications
• References
• Skills Checklist
• Agency coversheet

Former Employee Policy

Former employees of Advocate Health or any of its subsidiaries must have been separated from the organization for at least 12 months before becoming eligible for a travel assignment.

Apply today for this Pediatric CVICU RN travel opportunity and join a high-acuity pediatric cardiac team!