Travel CVICU Registered Nurse - $1,892 per week

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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position in Nashville, TN, requiring strong critical care experience and skills with advanced cardiac devices and hemodynamic monitoring.

Details

• 16-bed CVICU located in the Tower building of a hospital in Nashville, TN
• Specializes in post-operative cardiac surgery care, including advanced cardiac devices such as ECMO, Centrimags, and HM3 LVADs
• Patient ratio is 1:2, with 1:1 staffing for certain device-dependent patients
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract
• Requires 2 weekends per month
• Holiday coverage required: 1 summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) and 2 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day)
• Floating required as needed, typically to other ICUs but may include other floors
• Equipment includes Philips bedside telemetry monitors, Hill-Rom beds, and Alaris IV pumps
• Meditech is the documentation system used on this unit

Requirements

• Active RN license — TN state license or a Compact RN license required
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of recent critical care experience, with CVICU experience required
• Proficiency with PA catheter and hemodynamic monitoring required
• Experience with IABP, Impella, and CRRT strongly preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide care to immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including those on advanced devices such as ECMO, Centrimags, and HM3 LVADs
• Performs procedures including central line insertion, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, and intubation
• A free-floating charge nurse is available to assist staff; unit secretaries and Administrative Care Techs are on-site Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–3:30 PM
• Student Nurse Externs on variable shifts assist nurses with tech duties
• An intensivist is assigned to the unit 24/7
• Unit is staffed by a strong, experienced nursing team with a collaborative culture and high-volume advanced cardiac surgery program (5 full-time surgeons)
• Unit has received the HCA Unit of Distinction Award and the Daisy Award
• Scrub color requirements: black, red, or galaxy blue; scrub jackets and vests only
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-712385. 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: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

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.

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