- Specialty
- CVICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Rotating
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 12/21/2026
Job description
Lamb Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/21/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, rotating
- Employment Type: Travel
RN - Pediatric CVICU ● About Facility: ▪ Licensed Beds ▪ Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center ▪ Teaching Hospital ▪ Chest Pain Center ▪ Certified Stroke Center ▪ Congenital Cardiology ranked #7 by USNWR ▪ 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 First-time travelers welcome ● 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 monitor tech: No ▪ Centralized and bedside monitoring ● Technology/Equipment: EMR: EPIC - required IV Pump: Alaris Med dispensing: Omnicell Monitors: Phillips ● Floating: Yes - PICU, NICU, Gen Peds will float as needed ● Orientation (facility and unit): NEO o 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 Free parking: Yes Unit Culture: Teamwork, Trust, Accountability
Lamb Staffing Job ID #rn-pediatric-cvicu-charlotte-nc-rotating-5824. 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.
About Lamb Staffing
Most staffing agencies are run by salespeople. Lamb Staffing is operated by healthcare workers. Because we are active providers, we are your fiercest advocates. We understand the complexities of the floor and stand behind our staff to ensure your working conditions are safe, professional, and supportive. We also don't believe corporate overhead should eat into your paycheck. We focus on providing the competitive pay you deserve, ensuring we compensate you for the full value of your clinical expertise. We aren't looking for a quick fix; we are building a legacy. Our reputation is built on immediate availability, deep adaptability, and consistent reliability for both our workers and the facilities we serve. Still skeptical? Take a look at our reviews and pay rates yourself!
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- Guaranteed Hours
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay