Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care ICU

Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,192 per week American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in St. Louis, Missouri.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVICU

Start Date: 12/29/2025

Duration: 13 weeks

36 hours per week

Shift: 12 hours, nights

Employment Type: Travel

Job Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU night shift position requiring a MO or compact RN license, ACLS, and a minimum of 2 years recent CVU experience.

Responsibilities Work in a Cardiovascular ICU unit at an acute care hospital

Patient population includes cardio-thoracic surgery, open heart, TAVR, post cath lab, and post cardiac surgery with telemetry

Nurse-to-patient ratios are 1:1 in ICU and 2:1 in Tele shifts

Night shift schedule is 3x12 hour shifts from 19:00 to 07:30

Required to work 6 weekend shifts during each 6-week period (every other weekend)

No on-call responsibilities

Floating within the cardiac service line may be required to meet facility needs

Uses the Epic EMR system

Responsibilities include post-op care for cardiac patients, management of cardiac assistive devices, and titrating critical drips

Travelers are required to work holidays as scheduled

Candidates must reside more than 75 miles from the facility; local candidates are not accepted

No more than 7 days of requested time off (RTO) allowed per 13-week contract and none during the first week of orientation

First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

Parking is free for staff

Requirements Current MO or compact RN license is required

Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiovascular ICU experience required

Must be ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certified

Experience with hemodynamics, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips required

Epic EMR experience preferred

Cardiac assistive machine experience preferred

Pending license may be accepted if requirements are met

Permanent employees must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-644266. 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: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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