Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,095 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Hickory (NC); On-site; USD 82,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina. The role involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric cardiovascular patients in a fast-paced hospital setting, with a focus on critical thinking and advanced patient management.

Requirements include an Associate Nursing Degree, ACLS, BLS, and a minimum of 1.5 years CVICU experience. The position offers 36 hours per week, 12-hour night shifts, and a 13-week contract during

Qualifications

• Associate Nursing Degree required.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• Minimum 1.5 years of CVICU experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care to adult and geriatric CVICU patients.
• Monitor post-surgical and acute cardiovascular cases.
• Collaborate with care team in a fast-paced hospital.

Skills

CVICU experience

Critical thinking

Education

Associate Nursing Degree

ACLS Certification

BLS Certification

Tools

Cerner

Impella

IABP

CRRT

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Hickory, North Carolina.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) Nurse in the region surrounding the healthcare organization. This role involves providing specialized care to adult and geriatric patients with cardiovascular conditions, including post-surgical and acute diagnoses, in a fast-paced hospital environment. The position requires a focus on critical thinking and advanced patient management skills.

Job Details

• Position: Registered Nurse (RN)
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
• Location: Region surrounding the healthcare organization
• Schedule: Night shifts, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Associate Nursing Degree, ACLS, BLS, minimum 1.5 years of CVICU experience
• Preferred Qualifications: CVICU experience, CCRN certification preferred
• Unit Information:
  • Number of Beds: 8
  • Patient Ratios: 2:1 with occasional 1:1
  • Equipment: Impella, IABP, CRRT
  • Electronic Health Record: Cerner
• Additional Notes:
  • Must have strong critical thinking skills
  • Experience in treating CABG, TAVR, STEMI, Carotids is preferred
  • Float: Float rotation may be required
• Submission Requirements: Candidates must meet the above qualifications and be available to start on or after 09/28/2026, with an end date of 12/28/2026.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1309065. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus