Travel CVPICU RN - $2,079 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVPICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/08/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU position requiring NC or Compact license and PALS certification.

Details

• Work in the Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU (CVPICU) at a teaching hospital
• Care for pediatric patients with congenital heart disease, post cardiac surgery, and other cardiovascular conditions
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Day shift schedule (3x12 hours), 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Epic charting system preferred
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required
• Bi-weekly orientation schedule

Requirements

• Active RN license (NC or Compact) in hand
• Current BLS and PALS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Pediatric ICU or CVICU experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skills in ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and cardiovascular dysrhythmia management preferred
• 1 supervisory reference from within the last year required for consideration
• Flu vaccine required with no exemptions during flu season (October 31 - March 31)

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients with complex cardiovascular conditions in a CVPICU setting
• Care may include ventilator management, ECMO, VAD support, CRRT, and hemodynamic monitoring
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO must be limited to a maximum of 5-7 days
• Local candidates accepted at a reduced rate within a 75-mile radius
• Candidates with prior permanent employment at this health system must not have been employed there within the past 6 months
• Up to three absences permitted per 13-week contract, with attendance closely monitored

American Traveler Job ID #P-740311. 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 - Pediatric ICU - Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU

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