Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,095 per week

First Connect Health
  • Little Rock, AR
  • $2,095 Per Week
1 day ago

Job Description

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Little Rock, Arkansas.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 10/26/2026
  • Duration: 12 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

NIGHT-SHIFT CARDIAC CARE UNIT (CCU) / ICU RN CONTRACT – CHI ST. VINCENT INFIRMARY

First Connect Health has an immediate 12-week travel contract opening for an experienced Coronary Care / Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CCU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Little Rock, Arkansas. Operating within the flagship Cardiovascular Service Line at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary—a premier 600-bed Level II Trauma Center recognized statewide for excellence in heart care—this position features a structured 3x12 overnight schedule (19:00 PM - 07:00 AM / 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM). NO ON-CALL REQUIRED! This CCU manages the highest acuity cardiac cases in the region, encompassing full-spectrum surgical and medical cardiovascular therapies (everything except heart transplants). If you are a critical care nurse skilled in multi-vessel post-revascularization recovery, hemodynamic titration, continuous dysrhythmia management, and mechanical circulatory support looking to earn $2,095/week with maximum tax-free stipends, this Arkansas contract is built for you!

PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE

  • Weekly Gross: $2,095.00
  • Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00
  • Hourly W2 Rate: $23.00/hr (36 regular hours)
  • Overtime Rate: $34.50/hr

SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS

  • Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (19:00 PM - 07:00 AM / 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM).
  • Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.
  • Contract Duration: 12-week initial assignment.
  • Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend (EOW) rotation.
  • On-Call Requirements:NO ON-CALL REQUIRED! (Voluntary on-call available per departmental needs at $7.00/hr).
  • Facility & Setting: CHI St. Vincent Infirmary (Level II Trauma Center, 600 beds) / Unit: CCU (Division of Acute Care Nursing).
  • Clinical Scope & High-Acuity Cardiovascular Care: Caring for high-acuity adult cardiovascular patients: acute STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, complex ventricular arrhythmias, post-PCI complications, acute decompensated heart failure, valve disease, and post-cardiac surgical recovery.
  • Core Competencies: Arterial lines, central venous lines, continuous multi-agent vasoactive infusions (inotropes, pressors, vasodilators), advanced hemodynamic line monitoring, and continuous telemetry rhythm analysis.
  • EMR System: Cerner (hospital actively transitioning to Epic in November 2026).

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION

  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of dedicated acute care CCU or Cardiac ICU (CVICU) nursing experience with verified high-acuity cardiovascular background.
  • Licensure: Active Arkansas RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal.
  • Certifications Required at Submittal:
    • American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS).
    • AHA Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).
    • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification.
  • Education: Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted; BSN not required.

✨ WORK WITH FIRST CONNECT HEALTH Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized critical care recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate document checklist mapping, and fast-track your profile straight to the Medical Solutions account representative for prioritized facility presentation!

Click "Apply Now" to complete your screening and secure your October 26th start date!

Location Details: Assignment is located at CHI St. Vincent Infirmary, 2 St. Vincent Circle, Little Rock, AR 72205 (Dept: CCU / Intensive Care Unit). ⏱️ Assignment Timeline: 12-week contract running from October 12, 2026, through January 03, 2027 (Job ID: 1174510 / Medical Solutions). No Mandatory Call: Requisition confirms no mandatory standby on-call requirements. EMR Transition: Currently charting on Cerner; transition to Epic scheduled for November 2026. Submittal Rules & Compliance: Active AR or Compact RN license must be verified and submitted upfront (License in-hand required). Current AHA BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS cards must be uploaded with the submission file. Strong high-acuity CV/CCU background must be clearly reflected on the candidate resume. Facility Cancellation Policy: Hospital may cancel up to 3 shifts on assignments less than 13 weeks. All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal packet.

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

  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Acute Careunmatched
  • Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
  • Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Arterial Linesunmatched
  • Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
  • Cardiologyunmatched
  • Cardiovascularunmatched
  • Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
  • Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
  • Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
  • Cernerunmatched
  • Congestive Heart Failureunmatched
  • Critical Careunmatched
  • Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
  • Emergency Nursingunmatched
  • Epic Systemsunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Hospitalunmatched
  • Inotropic Medicationsunmatched
  • Intensive Careunmatched
  • Medical Treatmentunmatched
  • National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
  • Needs Assessmentunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • On Callunmatched
  • PCIunmatched
  • Patient Careunmatched
  • Recruiting/Staffing Agencyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Standards of Careunmatched
  • Telemetryunmatched
  • The Joint Commission (TJC)unmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Titrationunmatched
  • Vasoconstrictorunmatched
  • Vasodilationunmatched

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