CVICU RN
Lexington, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 6, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a CVICU position requiring 2 years of CVICU experience and a KY or compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• 14-week assignment with night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Candidates may float within the hospital or to a nearby affiliate hospital
• Required to work 3 of 5 Winter holidays

Requirements

• Active KY State or Compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Current certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS required; CCRN preferred
• ECMO experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, and central line care/management
• Experience with care of ventilated patients and ventilator management
• Experience titrating cardiac drips and managing continuous IV sedation
• Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) preferred
• Experience with Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, emergency response, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• At least one professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide advanced critical care nursing to cardiovascular ICU patients
• Candidates residing within 100 miles of the facility are not accepted for this position
• Returning permanent staff must be separated from all UK-affiliated facilities for at least 6 months before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be disclosed prior to consideration, as requests submitted afterward will not be approved