Cardiac Surgical ICU RN
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse (CVICU RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse opening in Tuscaloosa, AL 35401. Join a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU team and use your critical care nursing skills to make a meaningful impact in this rewarding travel RN assignment.

Step into a rewarding travel RN opportunity in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, a lively city known for its welcoming community, college-town energy, and easy access to scenic outdoor spaces along the Black Warrior River. This Cardiac/CVICU role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced critical care environment where your expertise in cardiovascular nursing and patient monitoring will support excellent outcomes every day.

As a Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse, you will care for adult cardiac patients requiring close monitoring, specialized treatment, and coordinated interdisciplinary support. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced ICU nurse who thrives in a high-acuity setting and enjoys delivering exceptional patient care in a travel healthcare job.

Job Details

• Position: Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse (CVICU RN)
• Type: Travel, on-site clinical role
• Location: Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• End Date: 01/02/2027
• Duration: 16 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,680 - $1,770
• Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Schedule Expectations: Every other weekend and holidays required
• Floating: Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals as needed
• EMR: Meditech
• Dress Code: Solid navy scrubs

Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Alabama or compact state license
• No temporary licenses accepted
• Associate degree in nursing required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience preferred; 18 months may be considered with at least 1 recent year in the specialty
• Current AHA ACLS certification required
• Current AHA BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification or Red Cross equivalent required
• Strong recent experience in cardiovascular nursing, critical care nursing, or ICU nursing
• Ability to work independently in a high-acuity environment
• PALS preferred if assigned to a pediatric unit

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care for adult cardiac patients in a high-acuity CVICU setting
• Monitor complex patient conditions and respond quickly to changes in status
• Care for patients transferred from the Cath Lab, ED, and acute care areas
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to support optimal outcomes
• Deliver safe, compassionate, and patient-centered care in a secure environment
• Perform ongoing assessments, interventions, and documentation in accordance with unit standards
• Float to other units or hospitals when needed to support patient care
• Maintain a professional, team-oriented approach in a fast-paced critical care setting

Apply now for this Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Tuscaloosa, Alabama and join a dedicated healthcare team today.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We 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.