Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring a minimum of 2 years of critical care experience, CVICU or open heart experience, and ACLS certification.

Details

• Work in a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) at an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes post open heart surgery recovery, thoracotomies, esophagogastrectomies, and TAVR patients
• Specialized procedures and equipment include ECMO, IABP, Impella, CRRT, LVAD/RVAD, Swan-Ganz/Pulmonary Artery monitoring, and arterial line management
• Patient ratios: 1:1 on nights, 2:1 on weekends
• Night shift schedule: 18:45–07:15 (4x12-hour shifts)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating is required
• EMR: Epic; Medication dispensing: Pyxis
• Self-scheduling unit

Requirements

• Active NC or compact RN license required
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of critical care (CC) experience required
• CVICU or open heart experience required
• Required skills include: dysrhythmia interpretation and management, ECMO, IABP, post cardiac surgery care (directly from OR), Swan-Ganz/PA line monitoring, TAVR, LVAD/RVAD management, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, continuous IV sedation, titrating cardiac drips, ventilated patient care, ABG interpretation, and isolation precautions/PPE
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position

Additional Information

• Preferred skills include: port access and management, titrating vasoactive drips, chest tube insertion/removal assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC), and ventilator management
• Must pass an EKG test prior to start
• Orientation consists of hospital orientation during week one, with required attendance for classes each day
• Navy, white, or a combination of both scrubs required
• Local candidates are accepted
• Longer contracts beyond 13 weeks may be available for interested candidates