Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,182 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• 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 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position at a Trauma Level III teaching hospital, requiring at least 2 years of critical care experience and CVICU-specific skills including management of vasoactive medications, invasive lines, and mechanical support devices.

Details

• CVICU unit with 14 private rooms, including two negative pressure rooms, at a 457-bed Trauma Level III teaching hospital with a Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence
• Patient population includes STEMI (unstable), cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, thoracic surgery, and CT surgery cases (CABG, valve repair, and dissection)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 36 hours per week
• Weekend rotation every other weekend; no on-call requirements
• Scheduling cycle runs every 6 weeks
• EMR: Epic; IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; patient monitors: Philips
• Floating may be required within Region 1, which includes Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division facilities (CMC Main, Mercy, and LCH – pediatrics only)

Requirements

• Active NC or Compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency in management of vasoactive medications, surgical drains, chest tubes, ventilators, and CRRT
• Experience with invasive lines including arterial lines, PA catheters, and transvenous pacemakers
• Experience with invasive mechanical support devices including IABP and Impella strongly preferred
• Epic EMR experience
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration
• Minimum 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN

Additional Information

• Support staff includes a charge nurse (who may or may not carry a patient assignment), an IV/VAT team, respiratory therapy available 24/7, and an intensivist on-site 24/7
• Orientation includes facility-level NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• Up to 6 days of RTO may be approved, excluding holidays; any missed contracted hours must be made up at the end of the contract
• Required scrub color is navy; parking is available at no cost
• First-time travelers are not preferred but will be considered
• Former employees must have been separated from any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility for at least 1 year following a permanent position before being eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-712410. 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.

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