Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $1,965 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVICU Discipline: RN Start Date: 06/22/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Summary Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular at a healthcare facility located in Hickory, North Carolina. The position involves providing specialized adult cardiovascular care in a dedicated unit with a focus on cardiac-specific diagnoses such as Coronary Artery B|alloon|Grafting (CABG), transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (STEMI), and carotids. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day. Job Details Location: Hickory, North Carolina Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) with 8 beds, patient ratios of 2:1 with occasional 1:1, equipped with Impella, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), and Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT) Specialty: CABG, TAVR, STEMI, Carotids Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours shifts, minimum 36 hours per week Required Qualifications: Valid Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Associate Nursing Degree, minimum 1.5 years of cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) experience (after orientation complete) Preferred Qualifications: Critical thinking skills, CVICU experience, Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification preferred Float: Float rotation may be required as scheduled Additional Information: Orientation occurs twice monthly. The unit is adult/geriatric focused with a patient population including coronary, post-surgical, and emergency cardiac cases. The Electronic Health Record (EHR) system in use is Cerner. Dress code is scrubs of any professional color. No on-call responsibilities. Start Date: June 22, 2026 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 1264361. 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 bonus5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386