Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Salem, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary ICU Cardiovascular (Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular) specialized position located in the facility. This role involves providing critical care to patients with cardiovascular conditions in a high-acuity environment, supporting a multidisciplinary team on the third floor of a medical center. The position emphasizes team collaboration and clinical expertise in a fast-paced setting.
Job Details
Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS); ICU experience preferred; no minimum years of experience required; located within commuting distance to the facility
Preferred Qualifications: Cardiac experience; Certified Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)
Float: Float rotation may be required.
Additional Information: The unit has 12 beds with a total staff of 32, including RNs, externs, and other clinical team members. Typical procedures performed include bedside trach, sheath removal, post-catheterization care, and rapid response interventions. The unit utilizes advanced equipment such as Tablo, Impella, Swan Ganz catheters, and Baxter systems, with medication administration via electronic medical records. The position requires teamwork, flexibility, and adherence to unit policies. The assignment duration is from 10/19/2026 to 01/18/2027, with no block scheduling guarantee and every other weekend shifts.
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 #1322260. 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
Salem, VA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Catheterizationunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN)unmatched
Cross-Functionalunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medication Administrationunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Swan-Ganz Catheterunmatched
Team Playerunmatched
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