Job Title
Registered Nurse – CVICU
Location
Knoxville, TN | CVICU / ICU
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30)
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting with a 1:1 patient ratio
- Float to ICU as required, with patient ratios of 1:2–3
- Work every other weekend (2 weekends per month) as part of the standard schedule
- Document and chart patient information accurately; Cerner experience preferred
- Complete required facility orientation modules as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license – TN or Compact licensure required and must be in hand at time of submittal
- ACLS (AHA) certification required
- BLS certification required
- NIHSS certification required
- All certifications and licensure must not expire within 45 days of the assignment start date
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Candidate's permanent address must be greater than 75 miles from the facility to be eligible for standard traveler placement
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with Cerner electronic health record system
- Strong critical care background with CVICU or ICU experience
- Comfort with floating to related critical care units as needed
Why Join Us
- Auto-offer position with bi-weekly orientation cycles, allowing for a streamlined onboarding experience
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity critical care environment with a supportive clinical team