Job Title
Travel RN – Cardiovascular Surgery Unit (CVSU)
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Onsite | Nights | 3x12-hour shifts (6:30 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 hours guaranteed per week | 4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to post cardiac surgery patients in an 11-bed cardiovascular surgery unit
- Maintain a patient ratio of 4:1, delivering safe and compassionate care throughout each shift
- Utilize GE monitoring equipment and document patient care using Cerner EMR
- Float to other ICUs and, at times, med/surg units as needed
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support patient recovery following cardiac and cardiovascular surgical procedures
Required Qualifications
- Active RN licensure (or compact eligibility)
- Minimum 2 years of experience in cardiac or cardiovascular surgery nursing
- Current BLS certification (American Heart Association)
- Current ACLS certification (American Heart Association)
- Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification (American Heart Association)
- Hands-on experience with cardiac/cardiovascular surgery patient populations
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Broad cardiac nursing background beyond CV surgery
- Outgoing, team-oriented personality with strong interpersonal communication skills
- Familiarity with Cerner EMR and GE monitoring systems
Why Join Us
- Work within a large, accredited comprehensive healthcare facility recognized for excellence in cardiovascular services and stroke care
- Enjoy the opportunity to practice in a dynamic cardiac specialty unit while experiencing all that the Birmingham, Alabama metro area has to offer