Travel CVICU Registered Nurse
19 days ago
Nashville
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: CVICU, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 02/16/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Work in a Cardiovascular ICU with 16 beds, • Patient ratio is 1:2, with 1:1 for select device patients, • Specialized in immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including ECMO, Centrimags, and LVADs, • Uses Phillips bedside telemetry monitors, Hill-Rom beds, and Alaris IV pumps, • Documentation is completed using Meditech, • Night shift from 7:00PM to 7:00AM with 2 weekends per month required, • Holiday coverage required for one summer and two winter holidays, • Floating to other ICUs and potentially other hospital floors as needed, • Free floating charge nurse available for support, with unit secretary and tech during weekday hours, • Provide advanced care for post-operative cardiac surgery patients and manage complex cardiac devices, • Procedures performed include central line insertion, swan insertion, and intubations, • Required to wear scrubs in black, red, or galaxy blue with jackets or vests only, • Team consists of RNs, admin care techs, unit secretaries, and student nurse externs, • Holiday coverage required as part of the regular schedule, • First time travelers are accepted for this position\n \n Requirements\n, • Active TN or compact RN license, • Minimum of 2 years recent critical care experience, including CVICU, • Certifications required: BLS and ACLS, • Experience with PA catheter and advanced hemodynamic monitoring, • Preferred experience with IABP, Impella, and CRRT, • NIH Stroke Certification required, • Ability to provide professional references as required, • No work history gaps of 90 days or more in the past 12 months, • Must live at least 50 miles from the facility (no local candidates)\n Benefits\n, • High Pay and Bonuses, • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options, • 401(k) Plan, • Weekly Payroll Deposit, • Free Online CEUs, • Generous Housing Allowance, • Travel and Licensure Reimbursements, • Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.