Travel RN – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Location
Nashville, Tennessee
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Full-Time | Days | 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Onsite | Projected Start: July 13, 2026
Key Responsibilities
Provide direct nursing care to immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including those supported by ECMO, Centrimags, and HM3 LVADs
Perform and assist with advanced procedures including central line insertion, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, and intubations
Monitor and manage hemodynamic status using PA catheters and bedside telemetry equipment
Operate and manage advanced cardiac support devices including IABP, Impella, and CRRT as needed
Maintain accurate and timely documentation using the Meditech electronic documentation system
Adhere to scheduling requirements including 2 weekends per month and assigned holiday coverage; float to other ICUs or floors as needed
Required Qualifications
Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
Minimum 2 years of critical care experience with demonstrated CVICU experience
Current ACLS and BLS certifications
Proficiency with PA catheter placement and hemodynamic monitoring
Experience with Phillips bedside telemetry monitors and Alaris IV pumps
Preferred Experience / Skills
Experience with IABP, Impella, and CRRT devices
Familiarity with Meditech electronic health records system
Background in high-volume, advanced cardiac surgery post-operative care environments
Why Join Us
Join a nationally recognized, award-winning CVICU unit — recipient of the HCA Unit of Distinction Award and the Daisy Award — staffed by a highly experienced, collaborative nursing team with 24/7 intensivist coverage
Gain exposure to a high-volume, advanced cardiac surgery program supported by five full-time surgeons and cutting-edge cardiac support technology in a 16-bed specialized unit