Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU
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Job summary
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position in Bloomington, Indiana. The role requires cardiac surgery skills and an IN or Compact RN license, with 36 hours per week on nights (3x12 hours) for a 13-week assignment.
The CVICU unit handles CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR and VATS, with telemetry, Cerner charting, and frequent floating within the hospital. ACLS/BLS, 18+ months CVICU experience, and PACU-style post-operative care are required.
Qualifications
- Active IN or Compact RN license required; must be in hand prior to start.
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred.
- Minimum 18 months of recent CVICU experience; cardiac skills are required.
Responsibilities
- Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients.
- Float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate as needed.
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Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU
Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU
Bloomington, Indiana
Assignment Overview
Overview
Hot Job
Auto Offer
Magnet Hospital
Posted 3 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 20, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Low
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring cardiac surgery skills and an IN or Compact RN license.
- CVICU unit within a short-term acute care hospital with 210 staffed beds
- Mixed acuity unit spanning ICU to PCU level care
- Largest patient population is CV and Thoracic surgery patients including CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, and VATS
- Additional patient populations include flex acuity Med/Surg, Progressive, and ICU cardiovascular and oncology patients
- ICU ratios of 1:2, with rare AA ratios of 1:3-4
- Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
- Every other weekend required
- No on-call requirements
- Floating required within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby
- All private rooms with overhead lifts and telemetry equipment
- Uses Cerner charting system
- Active IN or Compact RN license required, must be in hand prior to start
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
- Minimum 18 months of recent experience required
- Cardiac skills experience is a hard requirement
- Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Experience with post cardiac surgery care (directly or indirectly from OR)
- Experience with CABG and TAVI/TAVR procedures
- Arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care/management experience 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 with ventilated patient care and ventilator management
- Cerner charting experience preferred
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Nursing school must be ACEN or CCNE accredited at time of graduation
- Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients
- Scrub color requirement: black bottoms and red top
- Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
- RTO of 5 days or less can be auto-approved; additional time requires facility approval
- First-time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are not accepted for this position
- Any current or former IU Health perm/PRN employee must have a 12-month break before applying as a traveler
- Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health require a designated break to reset eligibility
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
Overview
$2,182/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$28,366
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$113,464
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$936/wk
Regular Hours
$26.00 x 36 hours/wk = $936
Weekly Stipends
$1,246/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,182/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,964 - $2,182. The $2,182 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
Facility address requires login
Bed Count
--
Setting
--
--
--
EMR
--
Teaching Facility
--
American Traveler Benefits
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Health
Day 1
Day 1
401k with match
Opt In
...and many more!
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Why American Traveler?
Unmatched Support and Transparency
Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
Empowering Technology
Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.
Exceptional Pay and Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.
Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Job ID: P-753390
$2,182/wk
Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU
Bloomington, Indiana
$2,182/wk
Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU
Bloomington, Indiana
Assignment Overview
Overview
Hot Job
Auto Offer
Magnet Hospital
Posted 3 days ago
Shift
Nights, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 20, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Low
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring cardiac surgery skills and an IN or Compact RN license.
- CVICU unit within a short-term acute care hospital with 210 staffed beds
- Mixed acuity unit spanning ICU to PCU level care
- Largest patient population is CV and Thoracic surgery patients including CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, and VATS
- Additional patient populations include flex acuity Med/Surg, Progressive, and ICU cardiovascular and oncology patients
- ICU ratios of 1:2, with rare AA ratios of 1:3-4
- Night shift, 3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30
- Every other weekend required
- No on‑call requirements
- Floating required within the hospital or to an affiliate hospital nearby
- All private rooms with overhead lifts and telemetry equipment
- Uses Cerner charting system
- Active IN or Compact RN license required, must be in hand prior to start
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
- Minimum 18 months of recent experience required
- Cardiac skills experience is a hard requirement
- Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Experience with post cardiac surgery care (directly or indirectly from OR)
- Experience with CABG and TAVI/TAVR procedures
- Arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care/management experience 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 with ventilated patient care and ventilator management
- Cerner charting experience preferred
- Previous charge experience preferred
- Nursing school must be ACEN or CCNE accredited at time of graduation
- Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients
- Scrub color requirement: black bottoms and red top
- Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
- RTO of 5 days or less can be auto‑approved; additional time requires facility approval
- First‑time travelers are welcome to apply
- Local candidates are not accepted for this position
- Any current or former IU Health perm/PRN employee must have a 12‑month break before applying as a traveler
- Travelers who have accrued 12 months of travel employment within IU Health require a designated break to reset eligibility
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
Overview
$2,182/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$28,366
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$113,464
Weekly Breakdown
Weekly Wages
$936/wk
Regular Hours
$26.00 x 36 hours/wk = $936
Weekly Stipends
$1,246/wk
Lodging
$110.00 x 7 days = $770
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,182/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,964 - $2,182. The $2,182 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility Information
Facility address requires login
Bed Count
--
Setting
--
--
--
EMR
--
Teaching Facility
--
American Traveler Benefits
View All
Health
Day 1
Day 1
401k with match
Opt In
...and many more!
View All
Why American Traveler?
Unmatched Support and Transparency
Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
Empowering Technology
Find jobs, self‑apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.
Exceptional Pay and Benefits
Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.
Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.
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