Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,475 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Great Falls (MT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive pay

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Great Falls, MT.

The position covers a 13-week assignment in the CVICU with 12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week, focusing on immediate post-operative open heart care in a dedicated unit. Pre-employment requirements include Montana RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, and PALS, plus ICU experience.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Degree from an accredited nursing program.
• Current State of Montana RN licensure; BLS, ACLS, and PALS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide post-operative CVICU patient care.
• Operate central lines, chest tubes, arterial lines, and ventilatory support.
• Assess, document, and respond to patient status with a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

CVICU

RN

ICU experience

Open heart recovery

BLS

ACLS

PALS

Education

Nursing degree (RN)

Montana RN license

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Great Falls, Montana.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse (CVICU RN) Great Falls, MT. This position involves providing specialized critical care to post-operative open heart patients in a dedicated CVICU. The clinical role requires immediate post-operative patient care, advanced assessment, and support for a broad range of cardiovascular and surgical conditions in a 10-bed unit. The nurse will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive patient-centered care from admission through discharge.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent, Degree from an accredited nursing program, current State of Montana RN licensure, BLS, ACLS, PALS certifications, 3 years of ICU experience including open heart recovery experience, recent critical care licensure/certification
• Preferred Qualifications: Critical care, CVICU, and open heart experience preferred
• Additional Information: The RN will be trained to care for immediate post-operative open heart patients and operate advanced medical equipment, including central lines, chest tubes, nasogastric tubes, continuous bladder irrigation, arterial lines, multiple IV pumps, and ventilatory support. The role also involves assessing and implementing policies with minimal supervision, acting as a clinical leader, and precepting staff. The position is a rapid response crisis with a start date of 09/21/2026 and an end date of 12/21/2026.

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

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.

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