Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/09/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, nights
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary An Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) RN is needed in a healthcare facility setting. This position involves caring for open-heart surgery patients including those with CABG, valve replacements, aortic dissections, VAD insertion, and heart or lung transplants. The role requires providing specialized ICU care for patients requiring mechanical circulatory support, including ECMO support.
Job Details
Position: ICU OH Nurse Cardiovascular Specialty in a healthcare facility
Shift: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
Start Date: 11/09/2026
End Date: 02/06/2027
Required Qualifications: BLS, ACLS certification; ICU experience (minimum 1 year preferred); valid licensure; experience with VAD support and Swanz management.
Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours, 36 hours per week
Additional Information:
Unit cares for patients recovering from open-heart surgeries, including CABG, valve repairs/replacements, aortic dissections, VAD insertions, heart and lung transplants.
Patient ratios of 1:1-2.
Support team includes CVICU providers, PCA/CNA, Receptionist/HUC, PT/OT.
Utilizes Cerner EMR, Plum ICU medical IV pumps, Phillips monitors, Stryker beds, bladder scanner, handheld ultrasounds.
Floating to other ICUs may occur periodically with short notice.
Orientation includes 3 shifts on the unit, with facility-specific training.
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 #1331405. 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
Louisville, KY
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Cernerunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Healthcareunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Mobile Devicesunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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