Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,185 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in New York, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 34.5 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
The Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) Registered Nurse is based in a healthcare facility and provides expert, patient-centered care to individuals with complex cardiac and post-open heart conditions. This role involves collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to deliver safe, evidence-based care in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Job Details

• Certifications, Education Requirements, Degree Requirements, Location Requirements, and Years of Experience: NYS Registered Nurse (RN) License, BLS certification, at least 2 years of Post Open Heart and Cardiac Care Unit experience, minimum of 2 years RN experience, 1 year travel experience for travel positions (not required for Per Diem), EPIC experience highly preferred.
• Schedule: Night shifts, 11.5 hours per shift, minimum of 34.5 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Provide comprehensive patient care based on the nursing process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Collaborate with healthcare team members to develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans. Educate patients and caregivers about their care and transition plans. Conduct thorough and therapeutic communication to support patient safety and satisfaction. Perform charge nurse duties as assigned and facilitate patient throughput. Maintain documentation according to institutional, regulatory, and legal standards. Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and patient safety practices. Participate in professional development and unit initiatives to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Additional Information: The role requires a minimum of 2 years' experience in ICU or cardiac care, with an emphasis on excellent organizational skills and ability to manage a high patient census. The position involves working a night shift schedule with weekends required and adhering to staffing guidelines.

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 #1331565. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 34.5 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus