Travel Cardiovascular ICU RN - $2,029 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• 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 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CSICU) position requiring a minimum of one year of recent CSICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in a 12-bed Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CSICU) within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes critically ill adults (young adult to geriatric) recovering from cardiac surgery, vascular surgery, or requiring intensive care interventions
• Staffing ratio is 1:1 for direct post-operative open heart recovery and 1:2 for general ICU patients
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hrs/week)
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Every other holiday (EOH) required
• No on-call responsibilities
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license in North Carolina or a compact state license accepted in NC
• Current BLS certification (AHA or ARC)
• Current ACLS certification (AHA)
• Minimum 1 year of recent CSICU experience required
• Nursing Diploma, ADN, or ASN from an accredited nursing program required; BSN or MSN preferred
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required

Additional Information

• Responsible for coordinating and delivering patient care using the nursing process for critically ill cardiovascular and vascular surgical patients
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to evaluate and update patient care plans
• Performs bedside point-of-care testing as required by patient care plans
• Assesses and anticipates discharge needs for patients and families, consulting appropriate resources for complex cases
• Participates in unit performance improvement activities and promotes cost-effective, culturally competent care
• Two professional references required for consideration

American Traveler Job ID #P-736620. 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

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