CVICU RN
Knoxville, TN
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Take your critical care nursing expertise to Knoxville, Tennessee, in a 13-week CVICU travel nurse contract caring for high-acuity adult and geriatric patients. Join a collaborative cardiovascular intensive care team and work with complex cardiovascular cases, advanced life-support technologies, and interdisciplinary care providers. Knoxville offers scenic Appalachian beauty, outdoor recreation, a welcoming community, and convenient access to vibrant dining, arts, and entertainment.

Travel RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and Medical ICU
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.
• Weekend Coverage: Approximately two weekends per month or every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Unit Profile: High-acuity CVICU and medical ICU coverage with approximately 30 beds
• Patient Ratios: Approximately 1:1 in CVICU and 1:2–3 in ICU
• Floating: Required in accordance with experience and unit needs

CVICU Travel Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or a compact RN license
• At least 1 year of recent critical care nursing experience; CVICU experience strongly preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Successful completion of an EKG competency assessment before the start date
• Experience with electronic health record documentation; Cerner experience is preferred
• Demonstrated experience caring for patients with complex cardiovascular and multisystem conditions
• Ability to manage high-acuity patients, work 12-hour night shifts, float when needed, and meet weekend scheduling expectations

CVICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing for cardiovascular and medical ICU patients
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, arterial blood gases, hemodynamic data, and patient responses to treatment
• Manage patients receiving continuous IV sedation, cardiac drips, and vasoactive infusions
• Provide care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP/CPAP therapy, airway suctioning, and isolation precautions
• Care for patients with conditions including STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, sepsis, and diabetic ketoacidosis
• Support patients receiving advanced therapies and interventions, including IABP, Impella, CRRT/CVVHD, and post-CABG or post-valve replacement care
• Perform arterial and central line care and management while collaborating with physicians and interdisciplinary support services
• Recognize changes in patient condition, initiate timely interventions, and participate in rapid response and emergency care
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient outcomes in the electronic health record
• Promote safe, evidence-based care while working collaboratively with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, and other clinical partners

Apply now for this CVICU travel nursing opportunity in Knoxville, Tennessee, and join a high-acuity critical care team.

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