Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Birmingham, AL

Job Title

Travel RN – Cardiovascular Surgery Unit (CVSU)

Location

Birmingham, Alabama

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 hours guaranteed per week | 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to post cardiac surgery patients in an 11-bed cardiovascular surgery unit
• Maintain a patient ratio of 4:1, delivering safe and compassionate care throughout each shift
• Utilize GE monitoring equipment and document patient care using Cerner EMR
• Float to other ICUs and, at times, med/surg units as needed
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery following cardiac and cardiovascular surgical procedures

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (or compact eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery nursing
• Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Current ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (American Heart Association)
• Hands-on experience with cardiac/cardiovascular surgery patient populations

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Broad cardiac nursing background beyond CV surgery
• Outgoing, team-oriented personality with strong interpersonal communication skills
• Familiarity with Cerner EMR and GE monitoring systems

Why Join Us

• Work within a large, accredited comprehensive healthcare facility recognized for excellence in cardiovascular services and stroke care
• Enjoy the opportunity to practice in a dynamic cardiac specialty unit while experiencing all that the Birmingham, Alabama metro area has to offer