CVICU RN
Kansas City, MO
Travel Nurses, Inc.
3x12 hrs
$2,060/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Life insurance
Qualifications
- Resume
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- 1 Year Unit Experience Within the Last 3 Years
Description
CVICU Registered Nurse
Location
Kansas City, Missouri
Job Type
Travel/Contract
Schedule
- Night shift
- 3x12-hour shifts
- 36 hours per week
- Weekend shifts required: 8 per 6-week schedule period
- Regular floating may be required between departments, units, and facilities
Contract Length
13 weeks
Setting
- ICU
- Average daily census: 16
- 21 rooms/beds
- First-time travelers accepted
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Missouri
- CVICU (2 years of experience)
- CVICU experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- BLS - Basic Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- NIHSS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
Key Clinical Experience
- Cardiovascular, medical, and surgical ICU care
- Post-cardiothoracic and vascular surgery patients
- Post heart and liver transplant care
- ECMO support
- CVPACU recovery workflow
- Structural heart and vascular procedures
- TEE/cardioversion recovery
- Central line placement support for temporary line needs
- Impella, IABP, LVAD, and CRRT care
Core Skills
- Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
- CVP, pulmonary artery/Swan Ganz, and arterial line monitoring
- Cardiac drip and vasoactive drip titration
- Ventilator, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and tracheostomy care
- Chest tube insertion/removal assistance
- Blood product administration
- IV insulin protocols
- Renal failure, hemodialysis, and urine output monitoring
- Infection prevention and isolation precautions
Compliance Notes
- No pending license accepted
- No on-call requirement
- RTO limit: no more than 7 days
- Navy blue scrubs
- EPIC charting
Employer
Travel Nurses, Inc.
Fantastic!
Marissa was great to work with and I look forward to working with her again on my next search
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Travel Nurses, Inc. is a nurse-founded and operated healthcare staffing agency connecting nurses and allied health professionals with opportunities nationwide. Since 1988, we’ve grown from supporting operating room teams in the Mid-South to serving a wide range of specialties across the country.
At our core, we believe healthcare professionals are the foundation of care. That belief drives everything we do, from how we support our clinicians to how we build long-term relationships.
We are committed to making travel simple, transparent and rewarding. With clear pay packages, dedicated recruiter support and a focus on career mobility, our clinicians can move forward with confidence.
Wherever your career takes you, you’ll never go alone.
About Kansas City, MO
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Kansas City, MO here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Kansas City is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up well with the lower cost of living.
- The average high in summer is around 89°F, and the average low in winter is around 20°F.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Kansas City, with a variety of options available for travel nurses.
- Kansas City is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar, but a car is often necessary for getting around the city and its suburbs.
- Kansas City has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions.
- There is a sizable population of travel nurses due to the city's numerous healthcare facilities.
- Kansas City offers a vibrant food scene with numerous BBQ restaurants, jazz clubs, and museums to explore.
- The city also has opportunities for outdoor activities and sports, making it a lively and engaging place to live.
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