Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,407 per week

MetaSense Inc; Petoskey (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Referral bonus

Life insurance

Medical benefits

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) in Petoskey, Michigan. The role involves caring for cardiology patients, managing post-operative cases, and participating in clinical trials. Candidates must have at least one year of ICU experience, EKG skills, and BLS/ACLS certifications, along with a Michigan state license. The position offers a 7-week contract, working 12-hour night shifts with a pay package based on hours worked.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of ICU experience required.
• Must have EKG experience.
• Willingness to float to similar units required.
• Neuro, CVICU, Trauma – PREFERRED
• Managing Vents – PREFERRED
• CRRT and Balloon Pumps – PREFERRED
• Skills checklist – REQUIRED

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to cardiovascular patients.
• Manage post-operative patients after open-heart surgery.
• Participate in national clinical trials.

Skills

ICU experience

EKG experience

Skills checklist

Neuro experience

CVICU experience

Trauma experience

Managing Vents

CRRT and Balloon Pumps

Education

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Michigan State License

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Job Overview

MetaSense, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN for the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) in Petoskey, Michigan.

Responsibilities

The Cardiovascular Registered Nurse uses clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to actual or potential health conditions. The RN is a critical member of the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU) which cares for over 4,000 cardiology patients annually; procedures including PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip and bi‑ventricular pacemakers. Approximately 300 open‑heart surgery patients (18–24 hours post‑op) are discharged from this unit. The CVU also specializes in the care of patients with congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies. Our NISUS research department manages many national clinical trials using CVU. The CVU has been awarded a Silver level Beacon Award in 2014 and was redesigned in 2017 by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN).

Position Details

• Title: Temp - RN - ICU (Nights) Petoskey, MI
• Specialty: CVU - Cardiovascular Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 03/16/2026
• Duration: 7 weeks
• Hours per week: 36
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel
• Location: Petoskey, Michigan
• Pay Package: Based on 12‑hour shifts; tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Required Qualifications

• 1+ ICU year of experience (floating is not considered) – REQUIRED
• EKG experience – REQUIRED
• Must be willing to float to similar units – REQUIRED
• Neuro, CVICU, Trauma – PREFERRED
• Managing Vents – PREFERRED
• CRRT and Balloon Pumps – PREFERRED
• Skills checklist – REQUIRED

Certification Requirements

• BLS
• ACLS

State License Requirements

• Michigan

Additional License Requirements

• Active at time of submission

Other Requirements

• EMR: Cerner
• Dress Code: Navy Blue Scrubs

Benefits

• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Referral bonus
• Life insurance
• Medical benefits

About MetaSense, Inc.

Based out of New Jersey, MetaSense, Inc is one of the fastest growing, agile staffing agencies in the US. We believe you are a person first and not just a number on a spreadsheet. Trust MetaSense with your next and future assignments.