CVICU RN
Somerset, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position at an acute care hospital in Somerset, KY, requiring a minimum of 2 years of cardiac ICU experience and active AHA certifications.

Details

• Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) unit in a 295-bed acute care facility serving an 11-county region in south central Kentucky
• 12-bed CVICU unit caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Common diagnoses and treatments include STEMI, N-STEMI, PE, cardiogenic shock, and post-cath care
• Patient ratios range from 2:1 up to 4:1 depending on acuity, including progressive and step-down patients on the unit
• Equipment includes ventilators, Swan-Ganz catheters, balloon pumps, arterial lines (A-lines), and CRRT
• EMR: Meditech
• 12-hour day shifts, 6:30 AM – 7:00 PM
• 36 hours per week with no additional on-call requirements
• Rotating every other weekend requirement (12-hour shifts)
• Floating to other areas may be required based on census
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in Kentucky or a compact state currently in hand
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS — all must be obtained prior to start
• Minimum 2 years of cardiac ICU experience required
• ADN required (minimum education level)
• Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation required
• Experience with drips, ventilators, and assisting with bedside procedures required
• Social Security number and date of birth required for consideration
• Candidates must reside 60 or more miles from the facility to qualify for the travel rate

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to adult and geriatric cardiovascular patients, including management of drips, vents, and hemodynamic monitoring equipment
• Orientation is held weekly on Mondays
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Closed-toe shoes required; crocs with open areas are not permitted
• Jeans, sports clothing, and spandex are not acceptable attire
• Large hoop earrings, barbells, and bull rings are not permitted; tattoos are acceptable as long as they are not offensive
• Candidates who have worked as permanent staff at any LifePoint facility within the last 12 months are not eligible
• Candidates who are employed full time elsewhere are not eligible