Pediatric CVICU RN

Creative Solutions Services, LLC; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 56,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

TalentBurst is seeking an RN - Pediatric CVICU in Charlotte, NC. This onsite contract spans 13 weeks with rotating 12-hour shifts, covering pediatric cardiac ICU patients with high-acuity needs. Expect 36-hour weeks, 3 days per week, and floating to PICU/NICU as required.

The role requires 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience, EPIC EMR proficiency, and certifications (BLS, PALS, NIHSS). Weekend/holiday rotation apply; rotating shifts with on-call expectations are noted.

Qualifications

• 2 years Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similar facility.
• Competent to float to PICU/NICU/Gen Peds as needed.
• Proficient with EPIC EMR; BLS, PALS, NIHSS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide RN care for very high acuity pediatric CVICU patients.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team for complex cardiac cases.
• Assist with medication administration and invasive monitoring as needed.

Skills

Pediatric ICU

Cardiac ICU

Float to PICU/NICU

Critical care

Tools

EPIC

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 10/19/2026 13 weeks

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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 times

0645 – 1845, 1845 - 0645

Shift Information

Variable Shift

Clinical Interviewing-

No

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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