Travel CVICU RN - $2,187 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: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU (Travel Contract)

Location

Hickory, NC | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Hours/Week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an 8-bed CVICU unit serving adult and geriatric populations with a 2:1 patient ratio (occasional 1:1)
• Manage and monitor patients presenting with complex cardiovascular diagnoses including CABG, TAVR, STEMI, and Carotid procedures
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment including Impella, IABP, and CRRT
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner EHR
• Participate in scheduled float rotation as required and work every other weekend or as needed to meet facility needs
• Maintain current ACLS and BLS certifications throughout the duration of the assignment

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license eligible for practice in North Carolina
• Minimum of 1.5–2 years of CVICU experience (post-orientation)
• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or higher
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficiency with Cerner EHR
• Must reside at least 60 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel rates

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CCRN certification preferred
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and/or CRRT equipment
• Strong critical thinking skills and ability to manage high-acuity cardiovascular patients
• Prior travel nursing experience in a CVICU or similar critical care setting

Why Join Us

• Join a well-established, full-service acute care hospital with specialized centers including a Heart Center, Brain Center, Cancer Center, and Level 3 NICU, offering a dynamic and clinically rich environment
• No on-call requirements, with a projected start date and structured orientation schedule providing stability and clear expectations from day one

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #775533. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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