Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Lexington, KY
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 6

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring a KY or compact license and prior critical care experience with complex cardiac patients.

Details

• Acute care setting in a 22-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CTVU)
• Patient population includes general ICU, cardiac, respiratory failure, and post open heart surgery patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios range from 1:1 to 1:3 depending on acuity
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, 12-hour shifts, every other weekend
• Weekend requirement includes 6 shifts from Friday evening through Monday morning
• Uses EPIC EMR system
• GE brand telemetry monitors used; RNs required to read their own strips
• Charge nurse present on each shift and may take patient assignments
• Intensivists available 24/7 and RT coverage 24/7 for ventilator and respiratory equipment management
• Self-scheduling allowed with staffing center balancing unit needs
• Floating required to any other inpatient area as needed
• No standby or on-call requirement, though shifts may be cancelled on a 4-hour basis

Requirements

• Active KY state or compact RN license required; pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required; pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent RN experience required
• Experience managing complex ICU patients on multiple vasopressors, balloon pumps, Impella devices, and CRRT required
• Experience titrating drips such as Levophed, Epinephrine, Vasopressin, Cardene, Primacor, and Heparin required
• BSN not required for this position
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular and general ICU patients, including those on advanced life support devices
• Basic management of ventilators, CPAP, BiPap, and high flow devices by RNs, with RT managing more advanced troubleshooting
• Patient care is nurse-driven with occasional support from nurse aides or patient care techs
• 12 hours of orientation provided
• 3 holiday shifts required, including the eve or day of the holiday
• Scrub color is Galaxy blue, with black pants permitted as an alternative
• Hospital may cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment