Travel Contract

ICU RN
Tuscaloosa, AL
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,016/week
Posted 6 days ago

Overview

  • Start Date09/28/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,016/week

Description

CVICU RN Travel Assignment – Cardiac Surgical ICU / Stepdown in Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Experienced ICU RN needed for a rewarding travel nursing assignment in Tuscaloosa, AL. Join a cardiac surgical ICU/stepdown team caring for adult and geriatric patients recovering from cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other surgical procedures.

Job Details

  • Specialty: CVICU / Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit / Stepdown
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
  • Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama 35401
  • Start Date: September 14, 2026
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
  • Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed hours
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
  • Schedule Notes: Every other weekend required; holidays as required
  • Floating: Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals as needed
  • Setting: On-site, patient-facing critical care assignment

Job Requirements

  • Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Alabama or a compact state license
  • Minimum of 2 years of recent CVICU, ICU, or closely related critical care experience
  • Associate Degree in Nursing required
  • Current AHA BLS or Red Cross certification required
  • Current AHA NIH certification required
  • Meditech experience preferred
  • Ability to work in solid navy scrubs
  • Strong critical thinking, adaptability, and confidence in a high-acuity cardiac care environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert critical care nursing to cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and post-surgical patients in the ICU and stepdown setting
  • Monitor patients using complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring and advanced critical care assessment skills
  • Support safe, patient-centered recovery following surgical procedures
  • Collaborate with the interdisciplinary cardiovascular care team to deliver high-quality outcomes
  • Maintain professionalism, clinical accuracy, and attention to detail in a fast-paced ICU environment
  • Float to other units or hospitals when needed to support patient care needs
  • Work scheduled weekends and holidays as required by the assignment

Why Tuscaloosa, Alabama?

Tuscaloosa offers the energy of a vibrant Alabama college town with a welcoming community feel, scenic riverfront spaces, and easy access to dining, entertainment, and outdoor recreation. It is a great destination for travel nurses looking for both professional growth and a comfortable place to call home during their assignment.

Apply now for this CVICU travel nurse opportunity in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, and join a collaborative critical care 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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #507531. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Tuscaloosa, AL

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Tuscaloosa, AL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Tuscaloosa's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average high: 91°F, average low: 70°F.
  • Winter average high: 56°F, average low: 34°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Tuscaloosa.
Transportation
  • Tuscaloosa is car-friendly, with public transportation options also available.
Demographics
  • Tuscaloosa has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Tuscaloosa offers a variety of restaurants, art galleries, live music venues, and sports activities.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy hiking, biking, and water activities near the Black Warrior River.
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