Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Lafayette, IN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start Date10/05/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU team in Lafayette, Indiana. This travel CVICU RN job is a great opportunity for an experienced critical care nurse who thrives in a fast-paced cardiac ICU, enjoys working with post-op cardiac patients, and wants to make a meaningful impact in a welcoming Midwest community.
Job Details
- Specialty: Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse (RN)
- Location: Lafayette, Indiana
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
- Unit Size: 27 beds
- Patient Care Setting: Cardiac ICU, post-op cardiac, and medical ICU overflow
Job Requirements
- Active RN license
- Minimum 3 years of ICU or CVICU nursing experience
- At least 1 year of ventilator and cardiac drip experience
- At least 2 years of PCU or progressive care experience preferred
- ACLS and NIH certification required
- Ability to pass facility cardiac rhythm knowledge testing with a 90% score
- Previous critical care experience strongly preferred
- Epic EMR experience preferred
- Reliable, punctual, hard-working, and outgoing professional demeanor
Responsibilities
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based care to cardiovascular and critically ill patients
- Monitor patients with varying acuity levels and respond quickly to changes in condition
- Manage cardiac drips, ventilators, and advanced ICU equipment
- Support post-operative cardiac patients and medical ICU overflow patients
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
- Float to ICU or other inpatient units as needed
- Work every other weekend and participate in low-census or on-call rotation as assigned
Why Apply for This Travel Nursing Job?
- Opportunity to work in a busy cardiovascular ICU with high-acuity patient care
- Great fit for experienced critical care RNs seeking travel nursing jobs in Indiana
- Supportive team environment in a respected hospital setting
- Competitive weekly pay and consistent night shift schedule
Apply now to join this CVICU travel nurse opportunity in Lafayette, Indiana and advance your critical care nursing career today.
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
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About Lafayette, IN
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Lafayette, IN here's what you should know:- Lafayette's cost of living is 11% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs are around 84°F, while winter lows can drop to around 18°F.
- Short-term rentals are available in Lafayette and can be found with relative ease, especially near the university campus.
- Lafayette is car-friendly with easy access to major highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, but the city is walkable and bike-friendly.
- Lafayette has a diverse population due to the presence of Purdue University.
- The age range is varied, with a significant student population.
- Common health issues may include seasonal allergies and cold-related illnesses.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Lafayette offers a variety of restaurants, unique shops, and public art in the downtown area.
- There are opportunities for outdoor activities in the city's parks, including the Celery Bog wetlands and Wolf Park.
- The city also hosts cultural events, music festivals, and sports activities.
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