CVICU Registered Nurse
Dayton, OH
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a CVICU position requiring at least 1 year of dedicated CVICU experience and Ohio or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• Unit typically runs 1:2 patient ratios in a 36-bed unit
• Care for patients requiring Impella support, post cardiac surgery (direct and non-direct from OR), pre/post cardiac cath or intervention, and pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• Utilizes thermodilution PA catheter monitoring, A-lines, ventilators, drips, sheaths, and dialysis
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• 36- or 48-hour shift options available
• Requires floating within the hospital or to nearby Premier Health facilities based on skill set and census needs
• Must be available to work every other weekend and every other holiday

Requirements

• Active Ohio (OH) or compact RN license accepted (does not need to be in hand at signing)
• Minimum 1 year of dedicated CVICU staff experience required
• Level 1 Trauma experience required
• Certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Must be able to read and interpret EKG/dysrhythmia strips
• Must pass an online EKG/tele competency assessment prior to starting the assignment
• Epic EMR experience required
• Experience with A-lines, ventilators, drips, sheaths, dialysis, and ABG draws required
• Travel experience preferred but not required
• No history of license disciplinary action allowed

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care for critically ill cardiovascular patients including those on Impella support, post cardiac surgery, and cardiac catheterization procedures
• Manage IV therapy, central and PICC lines, arterial lines, and blood product administration
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips and manage continuous IV sedation
• Care for ventilated patients including BiPAP/CPAP management, high flow nasal cannula, and suctioning
• Monitor and manage cardiac dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Navy blue scrubs required for this unit
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are not accepted; must reside outside a 50-mile radius
• Maximum RTO of 14 days per contract, must be requested at time of submission with no changes after an offer is made
• Previous PERM/PRN or agency staff not extended due to tenure must wait 6 months before reapplying as a traveler, pending facility rehire approval
• Facility reserves the right to cancel up to 2 shifts per 13-week contract due to low census
• Travelers are not eligible for standard employee incentives