Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $1,930 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Travel Nurse specializing in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) located in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The position involves providing specialized care in a Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) and stepdown unit for adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other surgical conditions requiring critical care. Candidates must bring their nursing license on the first day. This role requires a minimum of two years of experience in the specialty.

Job Details:

• Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
• Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts
• Minimum Hours Per Week: 36 hours
• Required Qualifications: Associated degree in nursing; Registered Nurse license in Alabama or a compact license (no temporary licenses accepted); AHA Basic Life Support (BLS) or Red Cross certification; 2 years of experience in the specialty; candidates must be willing to float to other units/hospitals.
• Preferred Qualifications: AHA Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if working in a pediatric unit.
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, nights, with holidays as required and every other weekend.
• Additional Information: The position involves working in a clinical environment, with primary and backup timesheet approvers designated. Scrub colors/dress code are solid navy.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.

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 #1262295. 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.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus