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Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 2, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2 years of pediatric cardiac ICU experience and NC/compact licensure. Details Work in a 20-bed Pediatric Cardiovascular ICU split into two mirrored 10-bed sides with a centralized nurses station Care for high acuity pediatric patients ages 0-18 with congenital heart differences, including post-surgical, pre/post-transplant, s/p cath lab, VAD, ECMO, Impella, dialysis, and Aquadex patients RN to patient ratios vary by acuity: 2:1, 1:1, or 1:2 Rotating 12-hour shifts (0645-1845 and 1845-0645) on a 36 hour per week, 6-week schedule cycle Weekend rotation of every other weekend or fewer, Fri/Sat/Sun Call requirements apply based on prior scheduling Floating required to PICU, NICU, and General Pediatrics as needed Supported by unit secretary, charge nurse, resource nurse, 24/7 RT, cardiologist, and intensivist coverage Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Omnicell medication dispensing, and Phillips monitors Requirements Active RN license (NC or Compact) required Current BLS, PALS, and NIHSS certifications Minimum 2 years of Pediatric Cardiac ICU experience in a similarly acute facility Experience with fresh open heart post-op and transplant patients required Hands-on experience with Aquadex, Impella, and ECMO required EPIC EMR experience required Last 4 digits of SSN and full DOB required for consideration Minimum one professional reference dated within the past year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN Additional Information Provide critical care nursing to high-acuity pediatric cardiac patients, including those on advanced life support devices Facility is a Level 1 Pediatric Trauma Center, Chest Pain Center, Certified Stroke Center, and teaching hospital with congenital cardiology ranked nationally Must float to PICU, NICU, and General Pediatrics as needed; competency assessed during interview Orientation includes facility-wide New Employee Orientation (NEO) plus 2 days of departmental orientation Holiday coverage requires working 75% of holidays, with unit requirement of every other holiday Navy scrub color required Free parking available Unit culture emphasizes teamwork, trust, and accountability First-time travelers are welcome to apply Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible Former employees must be separated from any AHSE facility for at least 1 year after working a permanent position RTO requires manager approval