Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Raleigh, North Carolina
WakeMed Raleigh Campus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Location: Raleigh, North Carolina
Employment Type: Travel Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 12-hour nights (7 PM - 7 AM)
• Hours: Guaranteed 36 hours per week
• Weekends/Holidays: Up to every other weekend
• Float Requirements: Must be flexible to float to other units as needed, including the Emergency Department for holding patients
• On Call: One on-call shift every 6 weeks
• Orientation: Hours not guaranteed during orientation week or if the unit is closed

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum 2+ years in Cardiac ICU
• Certifications:

  • NC or Compact RN license
  • AHA BLS
  • ACLS
  • NIHSS
• Charting Experience: Epic strongly preferred
• Skills:

  • Cardiac critical and intensive care expertise
  • Hardworking, resilient, and adaptable to change
  • Social and team-oriented

Additional Information

• Scrub Code: Red, black, or gray solid colors only (no designs unless working in pediatric areas). T-shirts worn under scrubs must be solid red, black, gray, or white. No hoodies or fleece jackets; scrub jackets allowed.
• COVID-19: COVID/booster vaccination required unless a medical or religious exemption applies
• Travel Experience: Prior travel experience is highly preferred but not explicitly required
• Cancellation Policy: Can cancel up to 2 times during the 13-week contract due to low census

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU setting with a reputable healthcare system in Raleigh, NC.