Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,146 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Winston-Salem North, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Duration: 12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

RN – CVICU | Travel Registered Nurse

Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Shift: 12-Hour Nights (36 hours/week)
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Call: None
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
Holiday Requirement: Travelers work 75% of holidays
Floating: Required within Critical Care (PCU 1:3, Med-Surg 1:4)

Facility Highlights

• Academic Medical Center
• 885 licensed beds
• Level I Trauma Center
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Certified Stroke Center

Unit Overview

• Department: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Beds: 22
• Average Daily Census: 20 patients
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• CNA Ratio: 1:20

This high-acuity CVICU provides specialized care for critically ill cardiac surgery and cardiovascular patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory support.

Patient Population

Care for patients with:

• CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
• Valve repair and replacement
• Impella management
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• LVAD
• ECMO
• Thoracic aortic aneurysms
• Medical and surgical cardiac critical care patients

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of recent CVICU experience
• First-time travelers accepted with strong CVICU experience

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN license
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• CCRN preferred

Required Skills

• Cardiac post-operative assessment
• Management of IABP, Impella, LVAD, and ECMO
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Cardiac rhythm and waveform interpretation
• Titration of vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drips
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Department Support

• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy
• 24/7 Intensivist coverage
• Charge Nurse (may carry an assignment)
• Unit Secretary available 24/7
• CNA support for ADLs, vital signs, blood glucose checks, and transport
• Nurse-drawn labs

Technology

• EMR: Epic (preferred)
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Patient Monitoring: Philips
• CRRT: NxStage

Orientation

• One week of hospital orientation
• 2–3 days of unit-specific orientation

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Employee parking available
• Unit Culture: Fast-paced, high-acuity cardiovascular critical care environment ideal for experienced CVICU nurses comfortable with advanced cardiac support devices.

Talent Burst Job ID #26-18241. 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: RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

About TalentBurst, Inc

TalentBurst Health & Life Sciences is an established provider of healthcare workforce solutions, servicing healthcare facilities across the United States for over 15 years. As a Joint Commission Certified Agency, our commitment to quality, integrity, and exceptional service has made us a trusted name in the healthcare staffing landscape.

Our mission is to bridge the gap between healthcare professionals seeking fulfilling opportunities and healthcare organizations striving to maintain their high standards of care. We are committed to providing top-notch healthcare professionals with access to facilities where they can focus on delivering exceptional patient care and thrive.

Whether you're a nurse, allied health professional, or administrative personnel, we have the expertise to match your skills and aspirations with the perfect placement. 

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