Travel RN - ICU

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Surgical ICU (CSICU/CSU) Night Shift position in Tuscaloosa, AL, requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Job Details

• Work in a Cardiac Surgical ICU (CSICU), a 4-bed unit focused on adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other surgical conditions requiring critical care,
• Also covers a Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU), an 8-bed unit focused on post-operative recovery following cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgery,
• Primary focus is on post-operative recovery and complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring,
• Night shift: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM,
• 13-week contract,
• Every other weekend required,
• Holiday coverage required,
• Floating to other units and hospitals is required,
• EMR: Meditech (experience not required),

Job Requirements

• Active RN license in Alabama or a compact state required - no pending or temporary licenses accepted,
• No hits (past or current) on nursing license allowed,
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with at least 1 year recent experience in the specialty,
• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or higher required,
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA or Red Cross), NIH Stroke Scale (AHA),
• NURSYS verification required,
• Current driver's license required,
• Two professional references from within the last year required,

Additional Information

• Both the CSICU and CSU are supported by a dedicated cardiovascular educator,
• Care approach is patient-centered, emphasizing comfort, safety, and a positive patient experience,
• PALS certification preferred for any assignments involving pediatric patients,
• Scrub color requirement: solid navy,
• All ICU RNs are required to complete an on-site assessment test in addition to an online pre-test,
• Orientation is virtual and includes competency-based modules - no pre-start HealthStream modules required,
• Local candidates are welcome to apply with no radius restrictions,
• Timekeeping system: Centricity