Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Lenexa, KS
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Join a high-acuity Cardiovascular ICU team in Lenexa, Kansas 66215, part of the Kansas City metro area. This CVICU Registered Nurse travel nursing opportunity is ideal for an experienced ICU nurse who thrives in fast-paced critical care, uses advanced technology, and is passionate about helping patients recover from complex cardiac procedures. You’ll work in a well-supported cardiovascular intensive care unit with strong team collaboration and the chance to make a meaningful impact every shift.

Job Details

• Position: CVICU Registered Nurse
• Employment Type: Travel Nursing
• Location: Lenexa, Kansas 66215
• Healthcare Setting: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Start Date: 9/28/2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,730 - $1,820
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts
• Shifts Per Week: 3
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Patient Ratio: 2:1
• Unit Size: 10 beds
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Floating: May float to Medical ICU and floor units
• Dress Code: Royal blue scrubs

Job Requirements

• Active RN license required
• At least 1 year of recent ICU experience required; CVICU experience preferred
• Current ACLS and BLS, or ALS and BLS, required
• Strong telemetry and cardiac monitoring experience required
• Experience managing pressors, positive inotropes, and pacemakers
• Ability to care for patients with chest tubes, pericardial drains, and post Cath/EP lab recovery needs
• Experience with frequent site assessments and close vital sign monitoring
• Charge nurse experience on night shift is a plus
• Comfort with open heart procedures and ECMO cannulation preferred
• Ability to adapt quickly in a high-acuity, team-oriented healthcare environment

Responsibilities

• Provide expert nursing care to cardiovascular ICU patients recovering from complex cardiac procedures
• Monitor hemodynamic status, telemetry rhythms, and ongoing clinical changes with precision
• Administer and titrate critical drips, including pressors and positive inotropes, per protocol
• Manage post-operative cardiac patients, including those with chest tubes and pericardial drains
• Support recovery for patients coming from Cath/EP lab procedures and other advanced interventions
• Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
• Perform frequent assessments, including site checks, vital signs, and rapid response to changes in condition
• Contribute to a culture focused on quality, patient experience, and dependable teamwork
• Float as needed to Medical ICU and floor units while maintaining flexibility and professionalism

Apply now to join this CVICU travel nurse opportunity in Lenexa, Kansas, and bring your critical care expertise to a high-performing cardiac team.

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