RN: CVICU
Listed on 2026-09-17
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Nursing
Cardiology
Job Description:
Join a specialized CVICU team in a scenic North Carolina city for a 13-week adventure as a Registered Nurse. This role focuses on caring for adult and geriatric patients who arrive sedated, intubated, and connected to advanced equipment such as Swan-Ganz catheters, Impella devices, and percutaneous ventricular assist devices (VADs). You'll work three 12-hour night shifts per week, providing expert post-operative care in a unit that receives patients directly from the OR- many sedated, ventilated, and on multiple medication drips.
This is a demanding but rewarding opportunity for experienced CVICU nurses comfortable with open heart procedures, ECMO, Impella, and balloon pump management, offering a chance to hone skills in a high-acuity setting while enjoying the local sights and sounds.
The weather around this time of year is typically mild and pleasant, with warm daytime temperatures and cooler evenings. It's a comfortable climate for exploring outdoor attractions or relaxing after a night shift.
Fun Things To Do:- Visit the historic Tryon Palace and gardens
- Take a boat tour along the Neuse River
- Explore Croatan National Forest on a day hike or canopy tour
- Enjoy a day trip to the Crystal Coast beaches
- Drive to New Bern's charming downtown for local cuisine and shopping
Location:
New Bern, North Carolina
Shift: Night, 3×12 hours (19:00 - 07:00)
Duration: 13 weeks
Weekly hours: 36 hours
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