Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Louisville, KY
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs
$2,326/weekOverview
- Start Date01/19/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Louisville, KY (40202). Join a leading academic medical center and heart hospital, renowned for innovative cardiac care and advanced clinical procedures. This travel nursing job offers the chance to work in a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit while enjoying the vibrant culture and amenities of downtown Louisville.
CVICU Registered Nurse Job Details
- Location: Louisville, KY 40202 (Downtown – near top dining, entertainment, and riverfront attractions)
- Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), 5th Floor, Rudd Heart Hospital
- Assignment Type: Travel RN Contract
- Start Date: January 19, 2026
- End Date: April 20, 2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour night shifts (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
- Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
- Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
- On-Site Position
- Scrubs: Surgical scrubs provided by facility
CVICU RN Qualifications
- Active Kentucky Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU nursing experience
- Experience in open heart recovery within 24 hours post-surgery
- Hemodynamic monitoring experience (Swan-Ganz catheter)
- Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Ability to float to PTCA (CVICU patients only) or other ICU units as needed
- Preferred: Experience with ECMO, CRRT, IABPs, Impella, VAD, and heart/lung transplant
- Strong work ethic and positive, team-oriented attitude
Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to cardiac patients in a 17-bed CVICU
- Manage patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 based on acuity
- Operate advanced clinical equipment: CRRT (Prismax), IABP, IMPELLA, ECMO, VADs
- Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data (Swan-Ganz catheter)
- Provide open heart recovery care within the first 24 hours post-surgery
- Document care and interventions using Cerner EMR
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare teams for optimal patient outcomes
- Float to other ICU units as required
Join a hospital recognized for excellence in cardiovascular nursing and medical innovation. Enjoy a supportive healthcare environment in downtown Louisville, KY, with access to top amenities and cultural attractions. Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel nursing job and make a meaningful impact in advanced cardiac care!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
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Louisville, KY
About
Louisville is the largest city in Kentucky and the famous namesake of the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, the Louisville Slugger. It’s also well known as the host of the Kentucky Derby, the most prestigious American horse race. Many visitors note the city’s friendly hospitality, often called second to none. In fact, Louisville often ranks among the country's friendliest cities. It's where big-city amenities meet Southern charm with plenty of things to see and do. Take a stroll through Old Louisville, the third-largest National Preservation District in the U.S., ideal for lovers of architecture and history. Shopping is a treat, with everything from vintage to upscale shops and boutiques scattered throughout the city, and the dining scene is just as impressive and diverse. At Logan Street Market alone, over 30 local chefs, artisans and merchants offer a wide range of tasty eats and unique products.
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