Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Atlanta, GA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse with a 12-week travel assignment in Midtown Atlanta, GA (30309). Join a leading 42-bed ICU specializing in open heart surgery, heart transplants, and advanced cardiac care. Experience the vibrant Atlanta healthcare community while making a difference in critical care nursing.

Atlanta CVICU RN Job Details

• Location: Atlanta, GA 30309 (Midtown – central to city amenities and healthcare facilities)
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse (On-Site)
• Start Date: January 5, 2026
• End Date: March 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 12 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (07:00 – 19:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: 42-bed Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU 6A/6B)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Orientation: 36 hours
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1890 - $1940

CVICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU RN experience (excluding travel assignments)
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Georgia or Compact state (required at submission)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record (EHR) system
• Experience with Swan Ganz catheters, manual thermodilution syringe, and epicardial/transvenous pacing wires
• Preferred: Experience in community hospital, LTAC, or Trauma Level I/II healthcare settings
• Two supervisory references (Manager or above) highly preferred
• Ability to submit compliance documents and schedule labs within 48 hours of contract signing

CVICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver immediate post-open heart surgical care in a high-acuity CVICU environment
• Care for patients with advanced heart failure, multi-vessel disease, coronary artery disease, pulmonary hypertension, and valvular heart disease
• Assist with bedside procedures: bronchoscopies, intubations, tracheostomies, central and arterial line insertions, Swan Ganz catheter line insertions
• Manage patients with LVAD/RVAD, ECMO, CVVHD/CRRT, Impella, and intra-aortic balloon pump
• Interpret and manage cardiac dysrhythmias
• Float within the facility and within RN scope of practice as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams: IV, PT, RT, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and complete required orientation modules
• Work every other weekend and be available for major holidays as required by assignment

Discover the benefits of working as a travel nurse in Midtown Atlanta—a dynamic neighborhood with top parks, restaurants, and cultural venues. Join our healthcare team and elevate your cardiovascular critical care nursing career. Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel job in Atlanta, GA!

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