Travel Nurse RN - Pediatrics CVICU - $2,881 per week

TalentBurst, Inc is seeking a travel nurse RN Pediatrics CVICU for a travel nursing job in Charlotte North, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Pediatrics CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Title: RN - Pediatric CVICU
Location: Charlotte, NC
Duration: 7 Weeks
Shift: 12-3 Variable Shift - Fri/Sat/Sun- 0645 – 1845, 1845 - 0645/ Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks


Shift: Rotating (See Notes) - 36
Shift Information: Variable Shift
On Call, Call Back Requirements - Yes
Weekend Rotation - every other weekend or fewer as needed – Fri/Sat/Sun
Holiday Requirements - Travelers will work 75% of holidays, Unit requirement is every other holiday
Floating Requirements Yes - PICU, NICU, Gen Peds – will float as needed


● About Facility:
▪ 247 Licensed Beds
▪ Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
▪ Teaching Hospital
▪ Chest Pain Center
▪ Certified Stroke Center
▪ Congenital Cardiology ranked #7 by USNWR
▪ Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit


● Unit Information:
o Beds: 20
▪ Unit broken into two sides that mirror one another with 10 beds on each side. Nurses station is centralized in the middle, with the most critical patients being placed behind the nurses station
o Required Experience: 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similar facility for acuity
o Will you accept a first-time traveler: Yes


● Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:
o Very high acuity patient population – ages 0-18 years old
o Patients with congenital heart differences that have undergone surgery, medical management of pre-transplant and post-transplant, s/p cath lab, ventricular assistive devices, ECMO, Impella, Dialysis, Aquadex (Renal Replacement Therapy)


● Patient Ratios:
o RN: Varies on acuity: 2:1, 1:1, 1:2
o CNA: none - 1 NA per day to support unit secretary duties and nursing support needs throughout the shift


● Required Licensure & Certifications:
o BLS, PALS, NIHSS


● Skills required:
o Experience with fresh open heart post op patients; transplant experience, experience with the following devices: Aquadex (renal replacement therapy), Impella, ECMO
o EPIC experience
o Ability/Competency to float to PICU – discussed during interview


● Support within the Department:
o CNA Duties 1 Health Care tech per day to support unit secretary duties and nursing support needs throughout the shift (runners, bathing, etc.)
o Unit Secretary every shift
o Charge nurse – free floating
o Phlebotomy – in house but not utilized as majority of patients will have central lines
o IV/VAT Team Yes
o Resource Nurse – free floating
o RT, 24/7
o Cardiologist, 24/7
o Intensivist, 24/7
o Telemetry monitoring Tech No
▪ Centralized and bedside monitoring


● Technology/Equipment:
o EMR: EPIC - required
o IV Pump: Alaris
o Med dispensing: Omnicell
o Monitors: Phillips


● Floating: If yes, where
o Yes - PICU, NICU, Gen Peds – will float as needed


● Orientation (facility and unit):
o NEO
o 2 days departmental


● Scheduling:
o Weekend rotation: every other weekend or fewer as needed – Fri/Sat/Sun
o Call requirement: Yes, based on previous date
o Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays, Unit requirement is every other holiday
o RTO: Manager approval
o Shift times: 0645 – 1845, 1845 - 0645
o Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks


● Other notes:
o Scrub Color: Navy
o Parking: Free: Yes
o Unit Culture: Teamwork, Trust, Accountability

Talent Burst Job ID #26-16299. 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 - Pediatric CVICU

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.