Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,390 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Rochester, Minnesota.Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
This cardiovascular surgical ICU registered nurse (RN) position is located in Rochester, Minnesota. The RN is responsible for coordinating comprehensive nursing care, including direct patient care, patient and family education, and transitions of care. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day. This role supports professional nursing practice within a highly specialized adult cardiac surgery and heart/lung transplant intensive care unit.

Job Details:

• Schedule: 36 hours per week, with shifts including Day/Night Rotation (0700-1930 and 1900-0730) and Straight Nights (1900-0730). Every 3rd weekend work is required, and floating may be necessary as needed.
• Required Qualifications: Current RN license by applicable state requirements. Minimum education includes being a student or graduate of an accredited baccalaureate, associate, or diploma nursing program recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) or the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). At least one year of RN experience in an applicable care setting within the last five years is required if graduated from non-accredited programs or if graduation was more than two years ago. Two years of recent acute care ICU nursing experience required; cardiovascular ICU experience preferred. Certifications include ACLS and BLS; current certificates must remain valid through the assignment start. Preferred qualifications include CCRN certification and experience with ventricular assist devices (VAD), Impella, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO), or balloon pumps.
• Additional Information: An ECG exam is required during orientation and must be passed to continue employment. The position involves highly specialized adult cardiac surgery and heart/lung transplant intensive care with advanced postoperative management responsibilities.

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 #1267253. 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

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.

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus