Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
8 days ago
Mountain Home
Planet Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: CVICU, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 11/24/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours \n Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Mountain Home, Arkansas! Join a Magnet-recognized Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU/CSICU) team in the heart of the Ozarks, providing critical care to patients of all ages. This 17-bed ICU offers state-of-the-art technology and advanced therapies, including intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), ECMO, and Impella Heart Pump. Experience a supportive healthcare environment while enjoying the natural beauty and outdoor recreation of the Twin Lakes Region. Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team!\n \n\nTravel RN Job Details\n\n • Location: Mountain Home, AR 72653 – Explore Arkansas nursing jobs in the scenic Ozarks and Twin Lakes Region\n, • Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)\n, • Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU/CSICU) – 17 beds\n, • Start Date: November 24, 2025\n, • End Date: February 23, 2026\n, • Duration: 13-week travel nursing contract\n, • Shift: 3x12-Hour Day Shifts (07:00 - 19:00)\n, • Hours per Week: 36\n, • Weekend Coverage: Required (12 weekend shifts per contract)\n, • Patient Ratios: 1:2\n, • Charting System: Cerner EMR\n, • Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1700-$1820\n\n\nCVICU RN Qualifications\n\n, • Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN required; BSN preferred)\n, • Active Arkansas or Compact State Registered Nurse License\n, • Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU or ICU nursing experience, including open heart/heart recovery\n, • Previous charge nurse experience required\n, • Travel nursing experience highly preferred\n, • Certifications: BLS and ACLS (required); NIHSS preferred\n, • Experience with Cerner electronic medical records preferred\n, • Strong communication and basic computer skills required\n, • Ability to complete required labs within 72 hours of offer acceptance\n, • COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)\n\n\nCVICU RN Responsibilities\n\n, • Deliver direct patient care in the CVICU, utilizing the nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation\n, • Provide leadership and collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams\n, • Care for cardiovascular surgery patients (CABG, valve replacement/repair, thoracotomy, carotid stenting, etc.)\n, • Manage advanced therapies and equipment: IABP, ECMO, Impella, induced hypothermia, and more\n, • Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, manage ventilated patients, and respond to critical emergencies\n, • Participate in shared governance and promote evidence-based nursing care\n Planet Healthcare Job ID #424511. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CVICU About Planet Healthcare Delivering Vital Healthcare Talent. Today. Planet Healthcare is a global leader in clinical staffing because we take a candidate-first approach. We pride ourselves on a consultative method and help to create the right opportunity, at the right time, with each healthcare professional. The recruitment engine at Planet Healthcare is driven by leaders in this market, who understand the market demands and trends within your specialty. With a wide array of job opportunities and geographic diversity in our client base, we are your advocate and will work to find the best position for you. We are ready to go to work. Welcome to Planet Healthcare. Our Methodology Let’s face it; finding a new job can be scary. Whether you’re currently employed or in between positions, the search can feel overwhelming. If you’re looking for support, guidance and an upper-hand on the competition, you’ve come to the right place. We know that not every job, company or commute is right for everyone, so Planet Healthcare recruiters are trained to not only discuss our open job orders, but to find out about your search and take a proactive approach to the market. Our recruiters are experts in this industry and we are your advocate and partner during your job search. We look forward to working with you soon. CLEVELAND | CHICAGO | RALEIGH | BOSTON | PHOENIX Benefits • Medical benefits, • Vision benefits, • Dental benefits, • 401k retirement plan, • Weekly pay, • Referral bonus