Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Winston-Salem North, NC
Agency: TalentBurst, Inc.
Pay: $2,146 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 7/27/2026

About the Position

RN – CVICU | Travel Registered Nurse

Location: Winston-Salem, NC
Shift: 12-Hour Nights (36 hours/week)
Start Time: 6:30 PM
Call: None
Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend (EOW)
Holiday Requirement: Travelers work 75% of holidays
Floating: Required within Critical Care (PCU 1:3, Med-Surg 1:4)

Facility Highlights

• Academic Medical Center
• 885 licensed beds
• Level I Trauma Center
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Certified Stroke Center

Unit Overview

• Department: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Beds: 22
• Average Daily Census: 20 patients
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• CNA Ratio: 1:20

This high-acuity CVICU provides specialized care for critically ill cardiac surgery and cardiovascular patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory support.

Patient Population

Care for patients with:

• CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
• Valve repair and replacement
• Impella management
• Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• LVAD
• ECMO
• Thoracic aortic aneurysms
• Medical and surgical cardiac critical care patients

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of recent CVICU experience
• First-time travelers accepted with strong CVICU experience

Licensure & Certifications

• Active RN license
• BLS
• ACLS
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• CCRN preferred

Required Skills

• Cardiac post-operative assessment
• Management of IABP, Impella, LVAD, and ECMO
• Hemodynamic monitoring
• Cardiac rhythm and waveform interpretation
• Titration of vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drips
• Epic EMR experience preferred

Department Support

• 24/7 Respiratory Therapy
• 24/7 Intensivist coverage
• Charge Nurse (may carry an assignment)
• Unit Secretary available 24/7
• CNA support for ADLs, vital signs, blood glucose checks, and transport
• Nurse-drawn labs

Technology

• EMR: Epic (preferred)
• IV Pumps: Alaris
• Medication Dispensing: Omnicell
• Patient Monitoring: Philips
• CRRT: NxStage

Orientation

• One week of hospital orientation
• 2–3 days of unit-specific orientation

Additional Information

• Scrub Color: Royal Blue
• Parking: Employee parking available
• Unit Culture: Fast-paced, high-acuity cardiovascular critical care environment ideal for experienced CVICU nurses comfortable with advanced cardiac support devices.

Why TalentBurst?
At TalentBurst, we deliver more than talent, we deliver outcomes. We partner with you to move quickly and connect you to opportunities aligned with your skills and long term growth.

Backed by precision, transparency, and results, we connect top talent with leading organizations through trusted partnerships.

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.

TalentBurst is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce.