American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Nashville, Tennessee.
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 13, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position in Nashville, TN, requiring strong critical care experience including CVICU background and advanced hemodynamic monitoring skills.
Details
- 16-bed CVICU located in the Tower building of a hospital in Nashville, TN
- Specializes in post-operative cardiac surgery care, including patients with advanced cardiac devices
- Patient ratios are 1:2, with 1:1 ratios for certain device-dependent patients
- Equipment includes Philips bedside telemetry monitors, Hill-Rom beds, and Alaris IV pumps
- EMR/documentation system is Meditech
- Day shift, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Requires 2 weekends per month
- Holiday coverage required: 1 summer holiday (Memorial Day, July 4th, or Labor Day) and 2 winter holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, or New Year's Day)
- Floating required as needed, typically to other ICUs but may include other floors
- 13-week contract
Requirements
- Active RN license — TN state license or compact RN license required
- Required certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU or critical care RN experience required
- Proficiency with PA catheter and hemodynamic monitoring required
- Experience with IABP, Impella, and CRRT preferred
- US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
- One professional reference required (two required if licensed in Florida or Missouri)
Additional Information
- Responsibilities include providing care to immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including those on ECMO, Centrimags, and HM3 LVADs
- Unit performs central line insertion, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, and intubations at the bedside
- Unit is supported 24/7 by an assigned intensivist and a free-floating charge nurse
- Unit secretaries and Administrative Care Techs are available Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM; Student Nurse Externs assist on variable shifts
- The unit has received the HCA Unit of Distinction Award and the Daisy Award
- The unit is staffed by 5 full-time cardiac surgeons performing high-volume and advanced cardiac surgeries
- Scrub color requirements: black, red, or galaxy blue; scrub jackets and vests only
- Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
- No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
American Traveler Job ID #P-716992. 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 - Cardiovascular ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.