Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVPICU for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVPICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
Pediatric Critical Care Nurse specializing in Open Heart (PICU OH) opportunity available in a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center located in a busy tertiary care facility. The role involves caring for high-acuity patients aged 0-18 years who have undergone congenital heart surgeries, transplant management, and utilize advanced cardiac support devices. The position requires adaptability to float between unit areas and collaborative team engagement for optimal patient outcomes.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: Valid licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN), at least 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience in a similar high-acuity facility, BLS, PALS, NIHSS certifications, experience with fresh open heart post-operative patients, transplant experience, and proficiency with devices such as Aquadex, Impella, ECMO, and EPIC electronic medical record system.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience with central venous access devices, renal replacement therapies, and ability to float within pediatric ICU settings.
- Float: Float rotation to Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU), Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), and General Pediatric units may be required based on operational needs.
- Additional Information: The unit is a 20-bed open Heart ICU with mirrored sides and centralized nursing station, serving a patient population with complex congenital and acquired cardiac conditions. Support staff includes a CNA/Nurse Assistant, unit secretary, resource nurse, respiratory therapist, cardiologist, and intensivist, all available 24/7. Technology includes EPIC EMR, Phillips monitors, Alaris infusion pumps, and Omnicell medication dispensing. Orientation is provided over 2 days with departmental orientation included.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1323211. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Pediatric Intensive Care Unit Open Heart
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus