Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,182 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in High Point, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/01/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU position at an urban, academic community hospital in High Point, NC, requiring at least 1 year of ICU experience and advanced cardiac care skills.

Details

• Work in an 8-bed Cardiac Care Unit (CCU/CVICU) at an urban community hospital with 304 licensed beds, teaching status (interns, residents, APPs, and nursing students), ACC Chest Pain Center accreditation, and TJC Primary Stroke Center designation
• Patient population includes complex cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical cases such as post-open heart surgery, MI, cardiac interventional procedures, Impella/IABP support, CRRT, targeted temperature management (TTM), severe sepsis, respiratory failure, renal failure, DKA/HHNK, and neuro-medical cases including stroke and EVD/ICP management
• Standard nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2 for ICU-level care, with 1:1 ratios for high-acuity patients (immediate post-open heart, Impella/IABP, CRRT, organ procurement); overflow stepdown patients may result in a 1:3 or 1:4 ratio
• CNA and Nurse Tech support available on the unit
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating may be required within the critical care division or Intermediate Care
• EMR: Epic (experience noted)
• Equipment includes Baxter IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, Philips Intellivue monitors, NxStage CRRT, Edwards Lifesciences Hemosphere/FloTrac for advanced hemodynamics, and Arctic Sun for targeted temperature management (TTM)

Requirements

• Active NC RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of ICU experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac rhythm interpretation, arterial lines, drip titration, ventilator care, vascular lines, chest tubes/drains, post-procedure site care (trans-radial bands, femoral sheaths), CRRT, immediate post-open heart care, Impella/IABP management, advanced hemodynamics including Swan-Ganz, temporary pacemaker management, and post-pulmonary artery thrombectomy care (EKOS, Penumbra, Inari)
• Minimum 1 professional reference from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN, dated within the past year, required for consideration
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Additional Information

• RN is responsible for continuous cardiac monitoring and rhythm interpretation independently
• Support team includes charge nurse (who also serves as resource nurse), CNAs, Nurse Techs, Rapid Response Team, Respiratory Therapy (24/7), Hospitalist (24/7), and Intensivist (24/7)
• Orientation includes Week 1 for NTO, Epic training, and online CBL (Healthstream), followed by a 12-hour department-specific orientation shift with an RN preceptor
• Schedules are arranged on a 6-week cycle; RTO requires Resource Team approval
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Scrub color: Royal Blue
• Free parking is available on site
• Former employees of any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility who held a permanent position must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-701575. 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 - 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.