Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,135 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Lewiston, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a registered nurse (RN) specializing in the cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) in Lewiston, Maine. This position involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients within an intermediate and critical care setting. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Lewiston, Maine
• Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; at least 2 years of nursing experience, with more than 1 year recent CVICU experience; certifications including Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS); CPR certification; open heart training preferred; location requirements as specified
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Impella, Balloon Pump, ECMO/Tandem Heart, and ceiling lifts; familiarity with Epic electronic health record system; experience managing adult and geriatric patient populations including post-op cardiac and vascular surgery, ECMO support, and multi-system failure cases
• Additional Information: Must be flexible to float where needed, potentially including ICU, Medical-Surgical (MS), Telemetry (Tele), and Emergency Room (ER) units; no local candidates; shift starts at 18:45 and ends at 07:15, with weekly guaranteed hours of 36; unit has 20 beds with a patient ratio of 1:3 for intermediate care and 1:2 or 1:1 for critical care depending on acuity; uses extensive safe-patient handling equipment including Impella, balloon pump, and ECMO/Tandem Heart

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1263987. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

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Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus