CVICU | RN

GHR Healthcare; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 80,990 - 86,905; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with Matching

Healthcare

Dental and Vision

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Travel CVICU Registered Nurse in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. This role involves providing high-quality patient care in a cardiovascular intensive care unit and requires a minimum of 1 year of recent CVICU nursing experience. Candidates must have active RN licenses and certifications including BLS and ACLS. The position offers competitive weekly pay and the opportunity to work at a top-ranked academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of recent CVICU nursing experience required.
• Conduct post-cardiac assessments and circulatory support management.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a surgical and medical cardiac critical care setting.
• Manage post-operative cardiovascular patients.
• Document care and assessments accurately using Epic EMR.

Skills

Proficient in cardiac waveform interpretation

Hemodynamic monitoring

BLS certification

ACLS certification

NIHSS certification

Education

Active RN license (North Carolina or compact state)

CCRN certification (preferred)

Epic EMR experience (preferred)

Tools

Epic EMR

Alaris IV pumps

Omnicell

Phillips monitors

CRRT (NexStage)

Job description

Overview

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) Locum Tenens Opportunity in Winston-Salem, NC. Advance your nursing career with a rewarding CVICU travel assignment at a top-ranked academic medical center known for its high acuity cardiovascular care and innovative clinical environment.

Key Job Details – CVICU RN Locum Tenens

• Location: Winston-Salem, NC 27157
• Setting: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at a Level 1 Trauma, Academic Medical Center
• Unit Size: 22-bed ICU, average census of 20 patients/day
• Employment Type: Travel Nurse (Locum Tenens)
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts (1830 start time)
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 9/29/2025; End: 12/27/2025)
• Patient Ratio: RN: 1:2
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1780 - $1910
• Technology: Epic EMR (preferred), Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell, Phillips monitors, CRRT (NexStage)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active RN license (North Carolina or compact state)
• Minimum 1 year of recent CVICU nursing experience required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Proficient in cardiac waveform interpretation and hemodynamic monitoring

CVICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality patient care in a surgical and medical cardiac critical care setting
• Manage post-operative cardiovascular patients (CABG, valve repair/replacement, thoracic aortic aneurysms, Impella, IABP, LVAD, ECMO)
• Titrate vasoactive and antiarrhythmic medications
• Conduct post-cardiac assessments and circulatory support management
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team including intensivists, CNAs, respiratory therapists, and charge nurses
• Document care and assessments accurately using Epic EMR
• Participate in departmental orientation and ongoing professional development

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now to join our CVICU healthcare team in Winston-Salem, North Carolina! Experience travel nursing jobs and locum tenens RN opportunities in a thriving city.

Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Get to know us: www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

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