Travel CVICU Registered Nurse - $2,059 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU (Travel Contract)

Location

Hickory, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | Nights (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM) | 36 Hours per Week Guaranteed | 13-Week Assignment | Projected Start: July 20, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an 8-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit serving adult and geriatric populations
• Manage and monitor patients with diagnoses including CABG, TAVR, STEMI, and carotid procedures
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment including Impella, IABP, and CRRT
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Cerner EHR
• Maintain patient ratios of 2:1 with occasional 1:1 as acuity requires
• Participate in scheduled float rotation and work every other weekend or as needed to meet facility staffing needs

Required Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
• Active RN licensure
• Minimum 1.5 years of CVICU experience (post-orientation)
• Current BLS certification
• Current ACLS certification
• Experience with CABG, TAVR, STEMI, and carotid patient populations

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CCRN certification preferred
• Strong critical thinking skills with demonstrated ability to manage complex cardiovascular patients
• Prior travel nursing experience in a cardiovascular or critical care setting

Why Join Us

• Join a large regional medical center with a dedicated Heart Center and a full spectrum of cardiovascular surgical and interventional services
• Work within a Level 3 Trauma facility offering a dynamic critical care environment with access to advanced cardiac technology and a collaborative care team

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #752819. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - CVICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others