CVICU Registered Nurse
Hazard, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

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 night shift schedule.

Details

• CVICU setting within a regional medical center
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Fresh heart (post-cardiac surgery) patient population
• Meditech EMR in use
• Night shifts, 7p–7:30a, on a rotating 36/48 schedule (3x12 one week, 4x12 the next)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within scope of practice
• Blocked scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active KY or Compact RN license currently in hand — no exceptions
• Current certifications required: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Experience with fresh heart (post-cardiac surgery) patients required
• Candidate must reside more than 75 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Driver's license with permanent address on file required for consideration
• Two professional references required: at least one charge nurse or higher, and one supervisor reference, both completed within the last year
• Middle name required — confirmation needed if none exists

Additional Information

• Orientation is held on a bi-weekly basis
• Travelers who have worked within the system for one year must take a minimum 6-month break before being eligible to return
• Up to 7 days of RTO may be considered; all RTO must be submitted upfront with no changes accepted after submission
• Must be willing to work either a major or minor holiday each holiday season
• Travel pairs are accepted on a limited basis; paired travelers will not be placed on the same shift or unit
• Any license hits or background check issues must be disclosed upfront