Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance (

Day 1 health insurance

401(k) Plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel and licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem and subsidy

Traveler rewards and discounts

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU night shift position requiring ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications and prior travel experience.

The role includes 3x12 hour nights, 1:1 CVICU patient ratio, and mandatory weekend coverage with travel pay incentives. You must hold a Tennessee or compact RN license and pass EKG testing during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Active TN or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration.
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience required.
• Travel experience required.
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date.
• Charting system experience required (any EMR accepted).
• Certifications and licensure must not expire within 45 days of start date.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU).
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30).
• Patient ratio of 1:1 in CVICU and 1:2-3 in ICU.
• Required to work 2 weekends per month or every other weekend.
• Floating required in accordance with facility policy and clinical experience.
• Cares for post cardiac surgery patients, including direct-from-OR cases.
• Manages patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure.
• Utilizes IABP, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, and Impella devices.
• Performs cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management.
• Manages arterial lines, central lines, and continuous IV sedation.
• Titrates cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Cares for ventilated patients including BiPAP/CPAP management and ABG interpretation.
• Performs ETT and NT suctioning.
• Provides direct patient care in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU setting.
• Must reside greater than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rate.
• Local candidates within 75 miles may be considered at a reduced rate.
• Cannot return to same campus as previous permanent staff within 24 months; may return to a different Covenant Health campus after 12 months.
• RTO requests are not accommodated during major holidays and surrounding holiday weeks.
• Modules are completed during orientation and annually as part of onboarding.

Skills

RN license

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Travel nursing

Tools

EMR experience

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU night shift position requiring ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications and prior travel experience.

Requirements

• Active TN or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 1 year of relevant nursing experience required
• Travel experience required
• Must pass EKG testing prior to start date
• Charting system experience required (any EMR accepted)
• Certifications and licensure must not expire within 45 days of start date

Responsibilities

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Patient ratio of 1:1 in CVICU and 1:2-3 in ICU
• Required to work 2 weekends per month or every other weekend
• Floating required in accordance with facility policy and clinical experience
• Cares for post cardiac surgery patients, including direct-from-OR cases
• Manages patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Utilizes IABP, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, and Impella devices
• Performs cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Manages arterial lines, central lines, and continuous IV sedation
• Titrates cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Cares for ventilated patients including BiPAP/CPAP management and ABG interpretation
• Performs ETT and NT suctioning
• Provides direct patient care in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU setting
• Must reside greater than 75 miles from the facility to qualify for travel pay rate
• Local candidates within 75 miles may be considered at a reduced rate
• Cannot return to same campus as previous permanent staff within 24 months; may return to a different Covenant Health campus after 12 months
• RTO requests are not accommodated during major holidays and surrounding holiday weeks
• Modules are completed during orientation and annually as part of onboarding

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts