Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,155 per week in Lexington, KY Cynet Health
Lexington, KY3 days ago
- $2,155
American Traveler
- Lexington, KY
- 3 days ago
- $2,155 Per Week
Highlights
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 is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2 years of CVICU experience and KY or compact RN licensure.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Lexington, KY |
Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Lexington, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/20/2026
- Duration: 14 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Oct 20, 2026
- Length: 14 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2 years of CVICU experience and KY or compact RN licensure.
Details
- CVICU unit within a hospital setting
- 13-week assignment on night shift (3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-7:30)
- Candidates will float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
- Winter holiday coverage required for 3 of 5 holidays
Requirements
- Active KY State or Compact RN license required
- 2 years of CVICU experience required
- Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required; CCRN preferred
- ECMO experience preferred
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care/management
- Experience with ventilator management and care of ventilated patients
- Experience managing continuous IV sedation and titrating cardiac drips
- Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) preferred
- Experience with Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
- Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, and emergency response
- At least one professional reference required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to cardiovascular ICU patients including hemodynamic monitoring and management of complex cardiac drips
- Local candidates within 100 miles of the facility are not accepted
- Former UK-affiliated staff must have a 6-month gap in employment before returning as a traveler
- No licensure hits will be accepted for consideration
- All requested time off must be disclosed prior to offer, as later requests will not be approved
American Traveler Job ID #P-753423. 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: 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.
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