CVICU Registered Nurse
Nashville, TN
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,906/weekOverview
- Start Date04/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Unit Overview
- 16-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
- Patient ratios typically 1:2, 1:1 for certain device patients
- Equipment includes Phillips bedside telemetry monitors, Hill-Rom beds, Alaris IV pumps
- Documentation system: Meditech
- Floating policy: Travel nurses float as needed, typically to other ICUs or floors
- Scheduling: 2 weekends per month, plus coverage for 1 summer holiday and 2 winter holidays
- Unit has a free-floating charge nurse, unit secretary, and administrative care tech support during weekdays
- Student Nurse Externs assist with tech duties on variable shifts
Job Description
- Provide care to immediate post-operative cardiac surgery patients
- Manage advanced cardiac devices including ECMO, Centrimags, and HM3 LVADs
- Perform procedures such as central line insertion, Swan-Ganz catheter insertion, and intubations on unit
- Work closely with a team of 5 full-time surgeons performing high volume, advanced cardiac surgeries
- Intensivist coverage available 24/7
- Strong emphasis on teamwork and collaboration
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee
- Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Certifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) and Basic Life Support (BLS)
Additional Information
- Dress code: Scrubs in black, red, or galaxy blue; scrub jackets/vests only
- Recognized with HCA Unit of Distinction Award and Daisy Award
- Team known for strong collaboration and expertise in post-operative cardiac care
Summary
This travel RN position in a specialized CVICU offers the opportunity to work in a high-acuity environment with advanced cardiac surgery patients and cutting-edge technology. Ideal candidates will have strong critical care skills, CVICU experience, and certifications in ACLS and BLS. The unit supports professional growth with a collaborative team and intensivist support around the clock.
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Nenshi is a wonderful recruiter. Very detailed and thorough. Top tier communication.
Cons
I have not experienced any negative feedback.
Recommends working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Nashville, TN
About
Nashville is Tennessee's capital city and lies along the Cumberland River. With its mild climate, it’s enjoyable to live, work and play in this musical city year-round. Nashville’s music scene has many draws, with attractions like the Grand Ole Opry, the Musicians Hall of Fame & Museum, the Country Music Hall of Fame & Museum and countless honky-tonk bars. Even if you aren't into music, other attractions appeal to a wide array of tastes, including historical landmarks like Andrew Jackson's Hermitage, where visitors can get an up-close look at the seventh president's home life on a guided tour. The Adventure Science Center, the Frist Art Museum and the Tennessee State Museum are just a few other popular institutions. Shopping enthusiasts won't want to miss Marathon Village, a former automobile plant, now serving as a contemporary space for art galleries, studios and flagship stores like Jack Daniel's General Store.
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