Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Amergis; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) savings plan

Awards and recognition programs

Job summary

Amergis in Lexington, KY is seeking a Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a travel assignment. You will coordinate nursing care for critically ill patients in the CVICU, respond to codes, and collaborate with the care team to maintain high standards of practice.

Requirements include an active RN license, acute and cardiac care experience preferred, ACLS/CPR as needed, and compliance with health screening. Travel roles offer competitive weekly pay, benefits, and flexible scheduling.

Qualifications

• RN license in the state where practicing
• Proficiency in acute care nursing
• 2 years of cardiac care experience preferred
• ACLS may be required per state/client contract
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate per contract or state regulation
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Responsibilities

• Coordinate delivery of nursing care for critically ill patients in CVICU
• Respond to codes and emergent situations as a team member
• Participate in patient and family teaching
• Provide leadership by working with other staff to maintain standards of professional practice

Skills

RN license

Acute care nursing

Cardiac care

ACLS

CPR

TB screening

Health certificate

Age 18+

Job description

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse (RN)

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Job Type: Travel

Pay: 2250 Week

Hours: 36.00

Location: Lexington, KY

The Coronary Care Registered Nurse is a professional nurse who coordinates the delivery of nursing care for critically ill, post-operative, ventilator, post cardiac arrest, post heart cath, hemodynamic stabilization and other critically ill patients in the units. The Registered Nurse responds to codes and emergent situations as a team member within the hospital. The Registered Nurse participates in patient and family teaching, and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in the intensive care/coronary care setting.

Minimum Requirements

• RN License in state which the nurse will be practicing
• Demonstrated proficiency in acute care nursing, knowledge and skills
• 2 years of cardiac care experience preferred
• ACLS may be required per state/client contract
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Benefits

• Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Awards and recognition programs

*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.

About Amergis

Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.

Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Category: Nursing

Job Function: Nursing | RN | RN - CVICU

Job Type: Travel

Setting: Healthcare Facilities

Position Type: Healthcare

Office Number: 0148

Contract Duration: 14

Pay Rate: $2250 / Week

Date Posted: 2026-09-15T19:48:00