Travel RN - Cardiothoracic ICU

Assignment type: travel

Shift: Rotating

Openings: 1Start date: 2026-12-14$2,288.83/week (estimated advertised weekly pay)

Description: American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU position requiring 2 years of CVICU experience and a CO or compact RN license.

Details: Work in a 24-bed Cardiothoracic ICU serving as a regional destination for circulatory and respiratory support of critically ill adults. Specializes in open-heart surgeries, ventricular assist devices, heart and lung transplants, ECMO, aortic aneurysm repair, and vascular/thoracic surgeries. Nurse-to-patient ratios vary from 1:2, 1:1, to 2:1 based on acuity. Rotating 3x12 shifts, both day (7:30-19:30) and night (19:00-7:00), various days of the week. Weekend shifts required per unit needs. No on-call requirements. Floating required within scope to like units per facility needs. Uses Epic charting system. Navy scrub color required.

Requirements: Active RN license (CO or Compact) currently in hand. Current certifications: BLS and ACLS (NIHSS preferred).Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required. Trauma Level II experience required. Teaching hospital experience preferred. Previous charge nurse experience preferred. Experience with Epic charting preferred. Skills in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, and PICC line management. Respiratory skills including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, suctioning, and BiPAP/CPAP management preferred. Cardiovascular skills including CABG, IABP, TAVR, LVAD/RVAD, and sheath removal preferred. Experience managing patients post cardiac surgery, both direct from OR and non-direct. Skills in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips. Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management.

Additional Information: Provide critical care nursing within a multidisciplinary team focused on holistic health, supportive education, and improved patient outcomes. Utilize a range of bedside modalities including vasoactive medications and complete cardio-pulmonary support. Complete all facility-specific training modules within the first week of assignment. Maximum of 10 RTO days per 13-week contract, with blackout periods restricting RTO during high-census periods. No blocked scheduling requests permitted. Local candidates accepted if residing within 75 miles of the facility. Candidates previously employed by the health system or its affiliates may be ineligible for consideration. Returning travelers who completed a full year on assignment may need to wait at least one year before rebooking. First-time travelers are welcome to apply.