Travel CVICU RN - $2,090 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for a CVICU night shift position requiring 3 years of ICU/CVICU experience and ACLS/NIH certifications.

Details

• positioned within a 27-bed Cardiac Care unit specializing in Cardiac/CVICU care
• Patient population includes cardiac and post-op cardiac cases as well as medical ICU overflow
• Acuity-adaptable staffing model with ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4 depending on patient acuity
• 3x12-hour night shifts from 18:00 to 06:30
• Every other weekend required, working Friday and Saturday night shifts
• May be placed on call or low census once every 4 weeks
• Floating to ICU or other inpatient units as needed
• Uses Epic EMR
• Utilizes specialized equipment including EKOS, balloon pump, Impella, IV pumps, transvenous pacers, cardiac monitors, CRRT, and ventilators

Requirements

• Active RN license (IN or Compact) currently in hand
• Current ACLS and NIH certifications required
• Minimum 3 years of ICU/CVICU experience required
• At least 1 year of ventilator/cardiac drip experience required
• Must pass facility Cardiac Rhythm Knowledge Exam with a score of 90% or higher
• Cardiac ICU and/or step-down/progressive care experience preferred
• Prior critical care experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for cardiac and post-op cardiac patients in a high-acuity ICU setting
• Navy blue scrubs required for RNs
• Sweatshirts, T-shirts, and visible facial piercings are not permitted; piercings must be removed or covered with flesh-colored retainers
• Candidates should be hard-working, punctual, reliable, and outgoing
• Local candidates within a 50-mile radius are accepted at a reduced bill rate
• Holiday coverage requirements apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-747562. 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: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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