CVICU RN
Nashville, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel / Contract in Nashville, TN 37203. Night-shift cardiac ICU travel nursing job for experienced critical care nurses looking to advance their career in a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in Music City.

Role Snapshot

• Position: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Cardiac ICU RN / Travel Nurse
• Location: Nashville, TN 37203 — Nashville nursing jobs / Tennessee ICU jobs
• Assignment Type: Travel / Contract (13 weeks)
• Shift: 12-Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Start – End Dates: March 3, 2026 – June 2, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Hours per Week: 36
• Openings: 2

Job Details

• Unit: 16-bed Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:2 (1:1 for select device patients)
• Coverage: 24/7 intensivist support
• Equipment & Technology: Phillips bedside telemetry monitors, Hill-Rom beds, Alaris IV pumps; Meditech EMR documentation
• Dress Code: Black, red, or galaxy blue scrubs; scrub jackets/vests only
• Location Perks: Live music, diverse dining, and a vibrant downtown—ideal for travel nurses and cardiac ICU RNs relocating to Nashville

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in the required state (compact or state license as applicable)
• Minimum 1 year of critical care nursing experience, including CVICU or Cardiac ICU experience (preferred for travel CVICU RN roles)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Proficiency in PA (Swan-Ganz) catheter management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Preferred experience with IABP, Impella, CRRT, ECMO, CentriMag, and HM3 LVADs
• Ability to work 2 weekends per month, 1 summer holiday, and 2 winter holidays as assigned
• Willingness to float as needed to other ICUs or hospital floors

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert post-operative cardiac surgery care for high-acuity CVICU patients as a critical care nurse and cardiac ICU RN
• Manage and monitor advanced cardiovascular devices and therapies, including ECMO, CentriMag, and LVADs
• Perform and assist with invasive procedures such as central line insertion, Swan-Ganz catheter management, and intubations
• Interpret hemodynamic data and initiate evidence-based interventions for rapid changes in patient condition
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, including cardiac surgeons and 24/7 intensivist coverage
• Document patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Meditech EMR
• Adhere to unit policies, professional standards, and the established dress code

Why Choose This CVICU RN Role? Work in a nationally recognized unit with HCA Unit of Distinction and Daisy Award recognition for nursing excellence. This cardiac ICU travel nurse opportunity offers cutting-edge technology, supportive colleagues, and a schedule that allows you to explore all Nashville has to offer. Ideal for CVICU RNs, cardiac ICU nurses, and experienced critical care nurses seeking travel nurse or contract positions.

Ready to apply? Apply now to join our healthcare team—bring your critical care skills to a top CVICU in Nashville, TN. Join our healthcare team today!

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