Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Hazard, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/25/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU
Location: Kentucky
Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Contract Length: 13 Weeks
Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
⏰ Schedule: 84 Hours Every Two Weeks (One Week: 3x12 | Next Week: 4x12)
Job Overview
We're looking for an experienced CVICU Registered Nurse to join a high-acuity cardiovascular critical care team. Candidates must have recent CVICU experience and be comfortable caring for fresh open-heart patients.
Position Highlights
- CVICU
- 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Night shift (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
- 13-week travel contract
- Meditech EMR
- Float within scope of practice as needed
- Every other weekend required
Minimum Requirements
- 2+ years of recent CVICU experience
- Fresh heart/Open Heart recovery experience required
- Active Kentucky RN License or Compact RN License
- AHA BLS Certification
- AHA ACLS Certification
- NIHSS Certification
- Meditech experience preferred
- Must live 75+ miles from the facility (local candidates are not eligible)
Important Information
- Alternating schedule of 3 shifts one week and 4 shifts the next (84 hours every two weeks).
- Block scheduling is not available.
- Up to 7 days of requested time off may be considered if submitted before the offer.
- Travelers must be available to work either a major or minor holiday if scheduled.
- Two professional references are required (one Charge RN or higher and one Supervisor, both completed within the last year).
- Valid driver's license, active RN license, and all required certifications must be included with the submission.
Why Apply?
- Competitive weekly pay
- High-acuity CVICU experience
- Supportive clinical team
- Opportunity to care for complex cardiovascular patients
- Excellent assignment for experienced CVICU travel nurses
Apply today to be considered for this exciting Travel CVICU RN opportunity!
About Malone Healthcare - Nursing
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance