Travel Cardiac Surgical ICU RN - $2,016 per week

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

CVICU Registered Nurse - Travel Assignment in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

CVICU Travel Nurse opportunity in Tuscaloosa, AL: Join a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care team and provide expert critical care for adult cardiac patients in a 13-week travel nursing assignment.

Join a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care team in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a welcoming community with a lively college-town atmosphere, convenient amenities, and easy access to local dining, arts, and outdoor recreation. This 13-week travel Registered Nurse assignment offers the opportunity to provide specialized CVICU nursing care in a collaborative environment while supporting adult cardiac patients who need close monitoring and advanced critical care expertise.

Job Details

• Specialty: CVICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing Job
• Setting: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Shift Duration: 12 Hour Nights
• Hours: 36 guaranteed hours per week
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Location: Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Schedule Notes: Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals as needed
• Charting System: Meditech
• Dress Code: Solid navy scrubs
• Position: 1 opening

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in the State of Alabama or a compact RN license; temporary licenses are not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience preferred; 18 months may be considered with high-level practice experience and at least 1 year of recent CVICU or critical care experience
• Current AHA BLS certification
• Current AHA ACLS certification
• NIH Stroke Scale certification or equivalent required as applicable
• Associate degree in Nursing required
• Strong critical care, cardiac ICU, and clinical assessment skills in a high-acuity setting
• Willingness to collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams and adapt to changing patient needs

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care for adult cardiac patients in a busy CVICU environment
• Monitor complex patient conditions and respond to changes with sound clinical judgment
• Support patients arriving from the Cath Lab, Emergency Department, and acute care areas
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary team members to achieve the best possible outcomes
• Deliver compassionate, patient-centered critical care in a safe and secure environment
• Maintain professionalism, accuracy, and excellent communication in a high-performance cardiovascular ICU setting
• Float to other units or hospitals when needed to support patient care

Why Consider This Tuscaloosa Nursing Job?

• Travel RN opportunity in a growing Alabama healthcare market
• High-acuity CVICU experience with adult cardiac critical care patients
• Consistent 12-hour night shifts with guaranteed weekly hours
• Collaborative clinical environment with multidisciplinary support

Apply now to take the next step in your CVICU travel nursing career in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505447. 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: CVICU

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