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Job description
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Winston Salem, North Carolina.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/26/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
48 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)nn
Job Description
nWe are seeking an experienced CVICU Registered Nurse to join our team in a Post Open Heart Recovery Unit. This opportunity is ideal for candidates with a strong background in cardiovascular care and specialized skills.
Responsibilities
n Provide specialized nursing care for patients recovering from open-heart surgery, thoracotomies, esophagogastrectomies, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacements (TAVR).
Monitor and manage patients with advanced cardiac support devices, including ECMO, IABP, and Ventricular Assist Devices (LVAD/RVAD).
Administer and titrate cardiac drips and manage continuous IV sedation.
Conduct thorough assessments and interpret dysrhythmias and Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs).
Coordinate care and communicate effectively using SBAR, EPIC, and PYXIS systems.
n Required Skills and Certifications
n Minimum 2 years of critical care experience, specifically in CVICU.
No first-time travelers; local candidates are accepted at the same rate.
Active certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS.
Experience with the following skills:n Interpretation of dysrhythmias
Management of dysrhythmias
Post Cardiac Surgery care directly from the OR
Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
Arterial line management
Blood Product Administration
Central line care/management
Care of Ventilated Patients
Isolation Precautions/PPE
n Preferred Skills and Certifications
n Accessing and managing ports.
Assisting with chest tube insertion and removal.
BiPAP/CPAP management and maintenance.
High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC) usage.
Ventilator management.
n Scheduling and Orientation
nShift Schedule: 3x12 hours, DAYS from 06:45 to 19:15. There may be opportunities for 36 or 48-hour work weeks. Contracts can range from 13 to 26 weeks. The nurse will be required to float and work every other weekend.
nThe traveler must be available for mandatory hospital orientation during the first week, including daily classes.
Scrubs
nNavy or white scrubs, or a combination of both, are required.
Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN CVICU
About Wellspring Nurse Source
Wellspring One (formerly Wellspring Nurse Source) is a nurse-owned and operated healthcare staffing company built around one simple belief: clinicians deserve exceptional support. Our team is honored to represent what we believe is the greatest workforce on earth , and we work every day to support our clinicians with the same level of excellence they bring to their patients.
Wellspring One was named one of SIA’s Best Staffing Firms to Work For in 2026 , a recognition that reflects our commitment to building a culture where clinicians feel supported, valued, and set up for success. From onboarding and compliance to payroll, career guidance, and on-assignment support, our dedicated Clinician Success Team is with you every step of your travel journey.
We’re not focused on becoming the biggest staffing company. Our goal is to be the best partner you’ll ever work with.
If you’re looking for a team that will advocate for you, support you, and help you find the right opportunities at the best rates, we’d love to be part of your journey.
Worksite address
winston salem, NC, 27104, US
Who can apply
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