Travel CVICU 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: 08/03/2026
• 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: Aug 3, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position at a Trauma Level III teaching hospital in North Carolina, requiring a minimum of 2 years of critical care experience and proficiency with advanced cardiac devices and invasive lines.

Details

• Work in a 14-bed CVICU with private rooms, including two negative pressure rooms, at a 457-bed Trauma Level III teaching hospital
• Patient population includes STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, thoracic surgery, and CT surgery cases (CABG, valve repair, aortic dissection)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2
• Manages vasoactive medications, surgical drains, chest tubes, ventilators, and CRRT
• Experience with invasive lines including arterial lines, PA catheters, and transvenous pacemakers required; experience with invasive devices including IABP and Impella strongly preferred
• EMR: Epic; IV pump: Alaris; medication dispensing: Omnicell; monitors: Philips
• 12-hour night shifts, 7:45 PM – 7:15 AM, 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend rotation required
• Floating may be required within Region 1 facilities (Cabarrus, University City, Stanly, Lake Norman, and Central Division) based on need
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license — NC or compact state license required
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience required, with most recent experience within the last year
• Proficiency with vasoactive medications, ventilator management, CRRT, and invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• Experience with invasive devices such as IABP and Impella strongly preferred
• Epic EMR experience
• At least 1 professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
• Last 4 digits of SSN and full date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Hospital is a Chest Pain Center, Stroke Center of Excellence, and Bariatric Center of Excellence
• Unit support includes a charge nurse (may or may not carry a patient assignment), an IV/VAT team, RT available 24/7, and an intensivist on-site 24/7
• Orientation includes general facility NEO plus 2 days of departmental orientation
• Travelers are expected to work 75% of assigned holidays
• RTO of up to 6 days may be approved, excluding holidays; missed contracted hours must be made up by extending the contract
• Navy scrubs required
• Free parking available on-site
• A clinical interview is required for this position
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted
• First-time travelers are not preferred but may be considered
• Former permanent employees of any Advocate Health Southeast (AHSE) facility must have been separated for at least 1 year before being eligible

American Traveler Job ID #P-728544. 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.