Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/11/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Critical Care Nurse specializing in Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) in a facility setting. The role involves caring for patients in post-surgical management for cardiothoracic, vascular surgeries, and complex interventional procedures. The nurse will be responsible for monitoring patients recovering from open-heart surgery and other cardiac procedures, utilizing advanced monitoring equipment and administering post-operative care.
Job Details:
Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license; experience in critical care or cardiac critical care; previous open-heart recovery experience; at least 1 year of clinical experience; certification in BLS (Basic Life Support) and ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support); ability to work independently in acute care settings.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Edwards Monitoring, GE Monitoring, SWAN-Ganz catheters; familiarity with procedures such as central line placements, arterial line placements, and chest tube management; knowledge of post-surgical cardiovascular patient management; strong clinical skills in post-operative cardiac care.
Additional Information: The position requires proficiency in post-operative management of cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients, with responsibilities including patient monitoring, administering medications, and performing procedures related to cardiac recovery. Clinical competence in handling complex interventions and critical patient monitoring is essential.
Float: Float rotation may be required.
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 #1317577. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Evansville, IN
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Arterial Linesunmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Clinical Competencyunmatched
Clinical Medicineunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Nursing Credentialsunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
Swan-Ganz Catheterunmatched
Vascular Surgeryunmatched
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