Travel Cardiac Surgical ICU RN - $1,894 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Surgical ICU (CSICU/CSU) Night Shift position in Tuscaloosa, AL, requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience and an active AL or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a Cardiac Surgical ICU (CSICU), a 4-bed unit focused on adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other surgical conditions requiring critical care
• Also covers a Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU), an 8-bed unit focused on post-operative recovery following cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgery
• Primary focus is on post-operative recovery and complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required
• Floating to other units and hospitals is required
• EMR: Meditech (experience not required)

Requirements

• Active RN license in Alabama or a compact state required — no pending or temporary licenses accepted
• No hits (past or current) on nursing license allowed
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with at least 1 year recent experience in the specialty
• Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or higher required
• Required certifications: BLS (AHA or Red Cross), NIH Stroke Scale (AHA)
• NURSYS verification required
• Current driver's license required
• Two professional references from within the last year required

Additional Information

• Both the CSICU and CSU are supported by a dedicated cardiovascular educator
• Care approach is patient-centered, emphasizing comfort, safety, and a positive patient experience
• PALS certification preferred for any assignments involving pediatric patients
• Scrub color requirement: solid navy
• All ICU RNs are required to complete an on-site assessment test in addition to an online pre-test
• Orientation is virtual and includes competency-based modules — no pre-start HealthStream modules required
• Local candidates are welcome to apply with no radius restrictions
• Timekeeping system: Centricity

American Traveler Job ID #P-722370. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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