Travel Nurse RN - CVPICU - $3,049 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVPICU for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVPICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 24 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 24 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU position at a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital, requiring a minimum of 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience.

Details

• 20-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit within a 247-licensed-bed Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Unit is divided into two mirrored sides of 10 beds each, with centralized nursing station and most critical patients positioned closest to the nursing station
• High-acuity pediatric patient population ranging from newborns to 18 years old
• Common diagnoses and procedures include congenital heart defects post-surgery, pre- and post-transplant medical management, s/p cath lab, ventricular assistive devices, ECMO, Impella, dialysis, and Aquadex (renal replacement therapy)
• Patient ratios vary by acuity: 1:1, 2:1, or 1:2 (nurse to patient)
• 12-hour night shifts, 1830–0630, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation of 3–4 weekends (Friday, Saturday, Sunday) within every 6-week scheduling cycle
• Floating required to PICU, NICU, and General Pediatrics as needed
• EMR: Epic (experience required)
• IV pumps: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Required 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 patients required
• Hands-on experience with Aquadex (renal replacement therapy), Impella, and ECMO required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Candidates must have a permanent address at least 50 miles from the facility
• 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

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of holidays
• RTO requests require manager approval
• Candidates who have previously worked a permanent position at an AHSE facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• Unit support includes a unit secretary every shift, a free-floating charge nurse, a free-floating resource nurse, a health care tech per day shift for runner and patient care support, IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy 24/7, cardiologist 24/7, and intensivist 24/7
• Centralized and bedside cardiac monitoring in place; no dedicated telemetry monitoring tech
• Orientation includes NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Required scrub color is navy
• On-site parking is available at no cost
• Congenital Cardiology program is nationally ranked #7 by US News & World Report

American Traveler Job ID #P-695580. 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: Travel RN - Pediatric ICU - Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.