Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Wilkes-barre, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 10/05/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) Registered Nurse position in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania. This travel assignment involves providing critical care for cardiac patients, including open heart and neuro cases, in a busy hospital setting. The role requires flexibility to float between units and adherence to hospital protocols, with a focus on delivering exceptional patient care.
Job Details:
Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM, minimum of 36 hours per week
Required Qualifications: At least 2 years of ICU Cardiovascular (ICU OH) experience in a hospital setting; BLS and ACLS certifications; location: Pennsylvania; open heart and neuro case experience preferred
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with ICP drains, balloon pumps, open heart, neuro cases, scrub uniform: black
Float: Float rotation may be required to other units
Additional Information: Critical care experience including open heart and ICP drains, balloon pumps. Position is located in an 18-bed unit with a patient ratio of 2:1. No call requirements. Scrub color is black. EMR system used is Cerner. Max RTO of 1 week. The assignment start date is 09/07/2026, with a duration of 13 weeks.
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
Posted Date: 2026-08-31
Cross Country Job ID #1269547. 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
Wilkes-barre, PA
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
ICPunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
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