Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position requiring 2+ years of CVICU experience, including fresh heart cases, on a rotating 36/48-hour weekly schedule.

Details

• Hospital-based Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Experience with fresh heart (post-cardiac surgery) patients is central to this role
• Charting performed in Meditech EMR
• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM on a rotating 36/48 schedule (alternating 3x12 and 4x12 weeks, equaling 84 hours per two-week period)

Requirements

• Active KY RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand — required, no exceptions
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Experience with fresh heart (post-cardiac surgery) patients required
• Driver's license required, with address matching permanent residence
• Two professional references required: at least one Charge Nurse or higher and one supervisor, both completed within the last year
• Must reside more than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible

Additional Information

• Candidate must be willing and able to commit to the rotating 36/48 schedule; inability to accept this schedule may result in cancellation
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be considered; RTO must be declared upfront and no changes will be accepted after submission
• Must work at least one major or one minor holiday per contract
• Travelers who have worked at this health system for one year must take a minimum 6-month break before being eligible to return
• Travel pairs are accepted on a limited basis; paired travelers will not be placed on the same shift or unit
• Middle name is required for consideration — confirmation of no middle name is acceptable if applicable