Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,930 per week

First Connect Health
  • Little Rock, AR
  • $2,930 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: CVICU
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/19/2026
  • Duration: 6 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

RN – CVICU | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join a busy, fast-paced cardiovascular service line managing some of the highest-acuity cardiac patients in the area.

The ideal candidate should have strong cardiovascular critical care experience and demonstrated competency with advanced cardiac support technologies, including ECMO, Impella, intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), and VADs.

 

Unit & Clinical Environment

  • Department: CVICU
  • Service Line: Cardiovascular
  • High-acuity, fast-paced clinical environment
  • Highest-acuity cardiovascular service in the area
  • Caring for complex cardiac and cardiovascular surgical patients
  • Transplant experience is not required, as the service manages cardiovascular cases other than transplant patients

Required Clinical Experience

Candidates must have strong hands-on experience with advanced cardiovascular critical care, including:

  • ECMO
  • Impella
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
  • VAD (Ventricular Assist Device)

Experience with multiple forms of advanced mechanical circulatory support is essential for success in this role.

Patient Population & Clinical Focus

The CVICU manages highly complex cardiovascular patients requiring intensive monitoring and advanced life-support interventions. Nurses should be comfortable caring for critically ill cardiac patients and managing sophisticated cardiovascular support devices.

Documentation

  • EMR/Charting System: Cerner

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a highly experienced CVICU RN who is confident managing high-acuity cardiovascular patients and has recent hands-on experience with ECMO, Impella, IABP, and VADs.

Candidates should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where advanced cardiac critical-care skills and strong clinical judgment are essential.

 

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About First Connect Health

At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.

By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.

But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:

  • ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
  • ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
  • ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
  • ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.

When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

Benefits

  • Sick pay
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Weekly pay
  • Referral bonus

Numbers & Facts

LocationLittle Rock, AR

Skills

  • Acute Careunmatched
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
  • Cardiologyunmatched
  • Cardiovascularunmatched
  • Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
  • Critical Careunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Pumpsunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • Surgical Proceduresunmatched
  • Technical Supportunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched

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