CVICU Registered Nurse

JobDiva, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 71,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Retirement options

Job summary

TalentBurst is seeking an RN for Pediatric CVICU in Charlotte, NC, supporting 12-hour rotating shifts on an onsite contract. The role requires floatability to PICU, NICU, and Gen Peds, with duties focused on high-acuity post-op cardiac care and team collaboration.

Candidates should have 2+ years in pediatric cardiac ICU, EPIC proficiency, and certifications (BLS, PALS, NIHSS). The position offers rotating shifts, with weekend and holiday considerations as described in the posting.

Qualifications

• 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience.
• BLS, PALS, NIHSS certifications.
• EPIC experience required.
• Ability to float to PICU as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care for high-acuity pediatric CVICU patients.
• Float to PICU/NICU/Gen Peds as needed.
• Collaborate with physicians, CNAs, and support staff to coordinate care.

Skills

EPIC experience

Float to PICU

Open heart post op care

Transplant experience

ECMO/Impella/Aquadex

Education

RN license (NC)

BLS

PALS

NIHSS

Tools

EPIC

Omnicell

Alaris IV pumps

Phillips monitors

Job description

RN-Registered Nurse // Pediatrics CVICU $1,561 weekly stipends $34 - $35/hour $1,224.0 - $1,260 weekly base pay Onsite Contract Starts 11/16/2026 13 weeks

Job Description

Flexible Shift 12 hours/day 3 days/week

Title:RN - Pediatric CVICU
Location:Charlotte North Carolina 28203
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift:Rotating (See Notes) - 36

Shift Information:Rotating

Clinical Interviewing- No, manager will do all interviews/offers.

On Call, Call Back Requirements:None

Weekend Rotation:every other weekend or fewer as needed - Fri/Sat/Sun

Holiday Requirements:Travelers will work 75% of holidays, Unit requirement is every other holiday

Floating Requirements:Yes - PICU, NICU, Gen Peds - will float as needed

Title:RN - Pediatric CVICU
Location:Charlotte North Carolina 28203
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift:Rotating (See Notes) - 36

Shift Information:Rotating

Shift times: 0645 - 1845, 1845 - 0645

Clinical Interviewing- No, manager will do all interviews/offers.

On Call, Call Back Requirements:None

Weekend Rotation:every other weekend or fewer as needed - Fri/Sat/Sun

Holiday Requirements:Travelers will work 75% of holidays, Unit requirement is every other holiday

Floating Requirements:Yes - PICU, NICU, Gen Peds - will float as needed

About Facility:

• 247 Licensed Beds
• Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center
• Teaching Hospital
• Chest Pain Center
• Certified Stroke Center
• 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 – 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

Orientation (facility and unit):

• NEO
• 2 days departmental

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: every other weekend or fewer as needed – Fri/Sat/Sun
• Call requirement: Yes, based on previous date
• Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays, Unit requirement is every other holiday
• RTO: Manager approval
• Shift times: 0645 – 1845, 1845 - 0645
• Schedule cycle: every 6 weeks

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Navy
• Parking: Free: Yes
• Unit Culture: Teamwork, Trust, Accountability

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