| Location | Charlotte, NC |
| Salary | $2,619–$2,753 |
AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular - Travel - (Cardio - CVICU RN)
StartDate: 9/21/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N Pay Rate: $2619.00 - $2753.00
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: 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 Required Experience: 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similar facility for acuity Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes Patient Types/Common Diagnoses: Very high acuity patient population – ages 0-18 years old 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: RN: Varies on acuity: 2:1, 1:1, 1:2 CNA: none - 1 NA per day to support unit secretary duties and nursing support needs throughout the shift Required Licensure & Certifications: BLS, PALS, NIHSS Skills required: Experience with fresh open heart post op patients; transplant experience, experience with the following devices: Aquadex (renal replacement therapy), Impella, ECMO EPIC experience Ability/Competency to float to PICU – will be discussed during interview Support within the Department: CNA? Duties? 1 Health Care tech per day to support unit secretary duties and nursing support needs throughout the shift (runners, bathing, etc.) Unit Secretary every shift Charge nurse – free floating Phlebotomy – in house but not utilized as majority of patients will have central lines IV/VAT Team? Yes Resource Nurse – free floating RT, 24/7 Cardiologist, 24/7 Intensivist, 24/7 Telemetry monitoring Tech? No Centralized and bedside monitoring Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC - required IV Pump: Alaris Med dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Phillips Floating: If yes, where? Yes - PICU, NICU, Gen Peds – will float as needed
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, CVICU
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history
open heart PICU RN's only may apply to this order
need PICU-CVICU ref dated within 12 mos
need PICU skills checklist within 12 mos
locals may apply for same rates
Preferred Qualifications
previous travel
Facility Location
North Carolina’s largest city, Charlotte is a thriving metropolis housing the headquarters of some of the most important financial companies and businesses in the country. In addition to the energetic downtown area you will also find an abundance of outdoor pursuits and beautiful sights—take up bike riding or just wander through Latta Plantation Park while enjoying all of the natural sights and sounds.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:
AMN Healthcare Nursing Job ID #3559955. 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: Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular - Travel - (Cardio - CVICU RN)
AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.