Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Pikeville, KY
TNAA TotalMed RN
4x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$2,806/week

Overview

Start DateASAP
Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
ShiftDays
Duration10 weeks

Pay

16% higher than average Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular ICU Nurse pay in Kentucky

Estimated total pay

$2,806/week

Benefits

Weekly pay
Guaranteed Hours
Continuing Education
401k retirement plan
Sick pay
Wellness and fitness programs
Referral bonus
Employee assistance programs
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Benefits start day 1

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.

Required

Profile

Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%

Other qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

License

Kentucky Nursing License

Certifications

Basic Life Support

Description

We're looking for Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Pikeville, KY. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a CVICU Travel Nurse, you will work with a diverse team of caregivers to administer care to patients following specialized procedures including open-heart surgery and heart transplants. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs should have experience and skill caring for patients in a fast-paced, urgent and critical care environment.

As a CVICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

Provide critical care to patients with potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications.
Take samples for diagnostic tests; order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests.
Apply hemodynamic, phlebotomy and IV protocols.
Be called in for emergencies to provide CPR and operate defibrillators hospital-wide.
Educate patients and family members on how to manage recovery at home.

CVICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, NIH, 2 Years

* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed Travel Job ID #1339893. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - CVICU RN - Travel Nurse

Employer

TNAA TotalMed RN

3.6rating(71 reviews)

4 nurses recommend working with TNAA TotalMed RN

5.0rating

Pros

super quick to reply and get me a contract!

Cons

None

Recommends working with TNAA TotalMed RN

2 nurses found this helpful

Anonymous

Telemetry (RN)

Review of Ashley Hazen on Nov 4, 2025

Was this helpful?

Yes

View all reviews

About

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.
TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Response timewithin a day

Travel jobs$769–5,081/week

Jobs on Vivian9

View more details

About Pikeville, KY

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Pikeville, KY here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Pikeville, KY is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 85°F, and the average low in winter is around 23°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Pikeville, KY, and they are relatively easy to find.

Transportation

Pikeville is car-friendly, and public transportation options are limited.

Demographics

Pikeville has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include obesity and heart disease.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

Pikeville offers a variety of restaurants with local and international cuisine, as well as opportunities to explore art, music, and outdoor activities such as hiking and fishing.

Was this helpful?

Yes

We strive to have reliable information about every job. Tell us what we've got wrong so we can correct it.Report an issue