Travel Nurse RN - CVPICU
Charlotte, NC
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2+ years of pediatric cardiac ICU experience and a NC or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 20-bed Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU within a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Unit is split into two 10-bed sides mirroring each other, with a centralized nurses station and most critical patients placed nearby
• Very high acuity patient population ages 0-18 with congenital heart differences, post-surgical care, pre/post-transplant management, s/p cath lab, ventricular assistive devices, ECMO, Impella, dialysis, and Aquadex renal replacement therapy
• RN patient ratios vary by acuity: 2:1, 1:1, or 1:2
• Supported by 1 health care tech per day, dedicated unit secretary each shift, free-floating charge and resource nurses, and 24/7 RT, cardiologist, and intensivist coverage
• Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors
• Floating required to PICU, NICU, and General Pediatrics as needed
• Rotating 12-hour shifts from 0645-1845 and 1845-0645 on a 6-week schedule cycle
• Weekend rotation of every other weekend or fewer, Friday/Saturday/Sunday
• Call requirement based on prior scheduling needs

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS, PALS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similarly acute facility
• Experience with fresh open heart post-op patients and transplant care required
• Hands-on experience with Aquadex, Impella, and ECMO required
• EPIC EMR experience required
• Competency or willingness to float to PICU as needed
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Must be separated from any Advocate Health Southeast facility for at least 1 year if previously in a permanent position there

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to high-acuity pediatric cardiac patients, including fresh post-op, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support cases
• Facility is a 247-bed Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, Chest Pain Center, Certified Stroke Center, and teaching hospital with congenital cardiology ranked #7 nationally by USNWR
• Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, and accountability
• Orientation includes New Employee Orientation plus 2 days of departmental onboarding
• Holiday coverage expected for approximately 75% of holidays, with every other holiday required by the unit
• RTO requests subject to manager approval
• Navy scrub color required
• Free parking provided
• Traveler's permanent address must be more than 50 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply