Travel Cardiac Surgical ICU RN - $2,164 per week

American Consultants is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit – Tuscaloosa, AL

Start Date: August 17, 2026

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Schedule: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts. Every other weekend and holidays as required. 36 or 48 hours per week available. 13-week assignment with biweekly orientation.

Highlights:

• Work in a specialized 4-bed Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit focused on adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other surgical conditions requiring critical care
• Provide complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring and post-operative recovery care in a patient-centered environment
• Collaborate with a dedicated cardiovascular educator and multidisciplinary team committed to excellence in critical care
• Support also includes an 8-bed stepdown unit for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery recovery patients
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week with overtime available after 48 hours
• Flexibility to float to other units and facilities as needed

Requirements:

• Active Alabama or Compact state RN license (temporary licenses not accepted)
• Minimum of 2 years recent CVICU experience required
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) degree required
• AHA BLS and NIHSS certification required
• AHA PALS preferred if working in pediatric unit
• Must pass Dysrhythmia Basic exam during onboarding (2 attempts allowed)
• Willingness to float to other units and facilities
• Ability to demonstrate high levels of professional competency in critical care nursing

Why Join Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to advance your critical care expertise in a supportive, specialized environment with guaranteed hours and competitive compensation. You'll work with cutting-edge hemodynamic monitoring technology while providing compassionate, patient-centered care in a safe and secure setting. The facility utilizes Meditech charting and offers comprehensive orientation with ongoing educational support from a dedicated cardiovascular educator.

American Consultants Job ID #18812932. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:CVICU,18:45:00-07:15:00

About American Consultants

Since 1989, American Consultants has been the leader in national healthcare staffing and consulting services. We have successfully placed thousands of healthcare professionals in executive, clinical, laboratory, financial, consulting, and HIT roles across the country. We specialize in Healthcare Search and Staffing, IT Staffing and Solutions, and Executive Search and Interim Services. American Consultants takes a consultative approach to help our clients solve their talent acquisition and HIT challenges. We are truly the healthcare people.

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus