Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $1,965 per week

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: 08/17/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The facility located in Hickory, North Carolina, is seeking a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse (RN) to join the team for a contract assignment. The role involves providing specialized critical care for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses such as CABG, TAVR, STEMI, and Carotids. Candidates are required to bring their license on the first day of the assignment.

Job Details:

• Position: RN Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH)
• Location: Hickory, North Carolina
• Shift: Nights (12-hour shifts)
• Schedule: 36 hours per week, guaranteed minimum
• Start Date: 07/27/2026
• Required Qualifications: Associate Nursing Degree, ACLS and BLS certifications, minimum of 1.5 years of adult ICU experience with at least 1 year in CVICU after orientation.
• Preferred Qualifications: CCRN certification, strong critical thinking skills
• Float: Float rotation may be required in accordance with scheduled rotation
• Additional Information:
  • Unit includes 8 beds with patient ratios of 2:1, with occasional 1:1 staffing
  • Equipment includes Impella, IABP, and CRRT devices
  • Electronic Health Record system is Cerner
  • No on-call requirement
  • Location requires candidates to reside at least 60 miles away from the facility for consideration.

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 bonus