Travel Nurse RN - Pediatric CVICU - $2,839 per week in Charlotte, NC

Job Title: RN - Pediatric CVICU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similar facility with acuity License: Required Certifications: BLS, PALS, NIHSS Must-Have: Experience with fresh open heart post-operative patients Transplant experience Experience with devices such as Aquadex, Impella, and ECMO EPIC experience Ability to float to PICU discussed during interview Description: The role involves working in a high-acuity pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit. Common diagnoses include post-surgical care, medical management for pre and post-transplant patients, and care for patients on various life-support devices.

Job Title: RN - Pediatric CVICU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Rotating Hours per Shift: 36 Experience: 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similar facility with acuity License: Required Certifications: BLS, PALS, NIHSS Must-Have: Experience with fresh open heart post-operative patients Transplant experience Experience with devices such as Aquadex, Impella, and ECMO EPIC experience Ability to float to PICU discussed during interview Description: The role involves working in a high-acuity pediatric cardiovascular intensive care unit. Patients will be ages 0-18 years with congenital heart differences. Common diagnoses include post-surgical care, medical management for pre and post-transplant patients, and care for patients on various life-support devices. Patient ratios vary based on acuity, ranging from 2:1 to 1:1 or 1:2. There is no CNA support, but one health care tech will assist with unit secretary duties and nursing support needs daily. The unit has a centralized nurses station for critical patient monitoring. Support staff includes a charge nurse, phlebotomy services, respiratory therapists, and intensivists available 24/7. The facility utilizes EPIC for electronic medical records. Experience in handling post-operative patients with complex care needs is essential. The unit culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, and accountability. Travelers are expected to work a rotational weekend schedule and a percentage of holidays. RTO is subject to manager approval. Scrub color is navy.