Cardiovascular ICU RN
St Matthews, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 9 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiovascular ICU RN for a 9-week travel contract in Louisville, KY, with prior critical care or open-heart experience preferred.

Details

• Position is based in a Cardiovascular Recovery unit within a hospital setting
• The unit consists of a 5-bed Cardiovascular Open Heart Recovery (CVR) area providing immediate post-op cardiac recovery, and a 7-bed CVICU delivering ongoing critical care for cardiac surgery patients
• Day shift, 12-hour shifts, 3 days per week (36 hours/week)
• 9-week contract

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted RN license in Kentucky or a compact state currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• ADN or ASN required; BSN preferred
• Prior critical care or open-heart experience preferred
• Candidates must provide MM/DD of date of birth and last 4 digits of SSN for consideration

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessment, care planning, patient and family education, and coordination of admission, transfer, and discharge activities
• Clinical decision-making is expected to incorporate all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and evidence-based practice
• RNs are expected to delegate tasks appropriately and oversee team members in the execution of patient care
• Active participation in unit-based quality improvement activities is expected, including monitoring for patient falls, pressure ulcers, CAUTIs, and patient satisfaction