Travel Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) Registered Nurse in Winston-Salem, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Nursing degree, active registered nurse (RN) license and minimum 1+ years CVICU RN experience required. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered.

Discover Winston-Salem, North Carolina—a dynamic city blending a rich arts scene, Southern hospitality, and access to beautiful outdoor escapes like the Blue Ridge Mountains. Experience the vibrancy of a destination known for its heritage and creativity while working in a renowned academic medical center with a Level 1 Trauma designation. This assignment offers the chance to enhance your professional expertise in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU environment, expand your resume, and collaborate with leading clinicians and leadership styles that foster learning.

You’ll care for a diverse cardiac population—including complex surgical and medical cardiac patients utilizing advanced circulatory support—while enjoying a supportive interdisciplinary team culture. Operating in a fast-paced, 22-bed CVICU, you’ll develop your proficiency using state-of-the-art technology and evidence-based protocols, while building relationships with experienced providers and assisting first-time travelers.

Schedule

• Travel position with 1-week comprehensive orientation (NEO, plus 2-3 days departmental onboarding)
• Opportunities to float to other critical care areas as needed

Qualifications

• Valid RN license and minimum 1 year of recent CVICU experience
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required; CCRN preferred
• EPIC charting experience preferred
• Proficiency with post-cardiac assessments and management of IABP, IMPELLA, LVAD, ECMO, and vasoactive titration
• Strong hemodynamic monitoring and cardiac waveform interpretation skills

Duties

• Deliver expert nursing care to post-operative and medical cardiac patients
• Manage and titrate critical care medications and utilize specialized equipment including CRRT (nxstage)
• Collaborate with intensivists, charge nurses, and ancillary staff
• Participate in patient/family education and advocate for high-quality care
• Flexibly support the broader critical care team

Benefits

• Tax-advantaged housing and meal stipends for your travel assignment
• Travel assistance for a seamless experience
• Premium compensation and healthcare benefits
• 401(k) for your financial well-being
• Job security in a leading teaching hospital
• Opportunity to explore Winston-Salem and nearby attractions during your downtime

Embrace the chance to challenge yourself, grow clinically, and enjoy a memorable adventure in North Carolina. Apply today to broaden your impact and achieve new professional milestones!

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