Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) Nurse position available in Tuscalaoosa, Alabama. This clinical role involves providing high-level critical care to adult cardiac patients within an 8-bed high acuity unit. The nurse collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver complex monitoring and treatment, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and positive patient experience.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Associate degree in nursing; active Registered Nurse license in Alabama or a compact state; AHA (American Heart Association) ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred, BLS (Basic Life Support), and IHOR (International Heart Organization Registered Nurse) certifications. Minimum 2 years of experience required, or 18 months of experience with the highest level of professional license and at least 1 year of recent experience in the specialty.
- Preferred Qualifications: PALS certification if working in pediatric units.
- Floats: Float: Float rotation may be required.
- Additional Information: The position requires willingness to float to other units and hospitals as needed. The role includes working every other weekend, holidays as required, and accommodates 36 or 48 hours per week.
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
Posted Date: 2026-08-18
Cross Country Job ID #1285126. 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