Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Hickory, NC

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Hickory, NC
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified CVICU RN in Hickory, North Carolina, 28601!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU (Travel Contract)

Location

Hickory, North Carolina

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 13 Weeks | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Hours Per Week Guaranteed | Every Other Weekend Required | No On-Call

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 assignments
• Float per scheduled rotation as needed to meet unit staffing requirements

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CCRN certification preferred
• Experience with Impella, IABP, and/or CRRT equipment
• Strong critical thinking skills with ability to manage complex cardiovascular patients

Why Join Us

• Work within a comprehensive regional medical center featuring a dedicated Heart Center and a wide range of specialty services including a Level 3 Trauma designation
• Orientation offered twice monthly to support a smooth transition onto the unit

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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