Travel Nurse RN - CVICU

salary $36.67 per hour |

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clock July 15th, 2025

  • building LifePoint
  • location Hickory, NC
  • salary $36.67 per hour
  • suitcase CONTRACTOR
  • clock July 15th, 2025

LifePoint is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.

Job Description Requirements

  • Specialty: CVICU
  • Discipline: RN
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit on the day shift. This role is ideal for a nurse with strong critical thinking skills and a passion for delivering high-acuity cardiovascular care. The CVICU team manages complex cardiac cases, including post-operative patients recovering from advanced surgical and interventional procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Deliver direct, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular patients.
  • Monitor and manage patients with complex cardiac conditions, including post-op CABG, TAVR, STEMI, and carotid interventions.
  • Interpret and respond to hemodynamic monitoring, EKGs, and other critical care data.
  • Administer medications, titrate drips, and manage advanced life support equipment.
  • Collaborate with physicians, surgeons, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
  • Educate patients and families on procedures, recovery expectations, and discharge planning.
  • Accurately document all care provided in the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant environment in accordance with hospital and regulatory standards.

Must-Have Skills Experience:

  • Minimum 2 year of CVICU experience (post-orientation)
  • Strong critical thinking and clinical judgment in high-pressure situations

Preferred Skills Experience:

  • Additional CVICU or ICU experience
  • Familiarity with common CVICU diagnoses and treatments: CABG, TAVR, STEMI, Carotid procedures

Education Certifications:

  • Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required; BSN preferred
  • Current RN license in the state of North Carolina (or compact license)
  • ACLS, BLS, CCRN preferred

Personality Fit:

  • Strong critical thinker with a calm, focused demeanor in high-acuity settings
  • Team-oriented, adaptable, and committed to continuous learning

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