Travel CVICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Bloomington, Indiana.

• Specialty:
  CVICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/17/2026
• 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:
  
  Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring a CVICU RN for a mixed-acuity cardiovascular ICU requiring 18 months of recent cardiac experience and IN or compact RN licensure.

• CVICU setting with mixed acuity ranging from ICU to PCU level care
• Primary patient population includes CV surgery and thoracic surgery patients (CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, VATS)
• Additional flex acuity populations include Med/Surg, Progressive, ICU cardiovascular, and oncology patients
• ICU ratio of 1:2 and AA ratio of 1:3-4 (rare)
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:00-07:30
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• No on-call requirements
• All private rooms equipped with overhead lifts and telemetry monitoring
• Charting system is Cerner

• Active IN or compact RN license required in hand prior to start
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 18 months of recent cardiac ICU experience required
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care (direct or indirect from OR), CABG, and TAVI/TAVR
• Arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care/management required
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Preferred experience with IABP, pre/post cardiac cath intervention, sheath removal, and ventricular assist devices (LVAD/RVAD/Impella)
• Preferred experience caring for ventilated patients and ventilator management
• Previous charge experience preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Nursing degree from a university accredited by ACEN or CCNE

• Provide direct care to complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients including cardiac monitoring and emergency response
• Scrub color requirement: black bottoms and red top
• Must work 2 of 3 major holidays
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted for this unit
• Any former perm or PRN employee of the health system must be separated for at least 12 months before applying as a traveler
• Current or past travelers with 12 months of accrued travel employment within the health system must take a designated consecutive break to reset eligibility (3 months for out-of-state residents, 6 months for in-state residents)
• Up to 5 days of non-holiday RTO can be auto-approved; additional time off requires facility approval

American Traveler Job  #P-774993. 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

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.