Cardiac Surgical ICU/Stepdown RN
Tuscaloosa, AL
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,929/weekOverview
- Start Date05/26/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Position
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Job Description
- Provide nursing care in a Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) and Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU).
- CSICU is a 4-bed unit focused on adult and geriatric patients recovering from cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other surgical procedures requiring critical care and complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring.
- CSU is an 8-bed stepdown unit caring for patients recovering after cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgery.
- Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals as needed.
- Work schedule includes 36 or 48 hours per week, holidays as required, and every other weekend.
- The role is patient-facing and clinical.
- Dress code: Solid navy scrubs.
- Electronic Medical Record system used: Meditech.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alabama
- Minimum of 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
- Experience in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) setting
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Certification in NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Additional Information
- Parking is available.
- Must be willing to float between units and hospitals.
- This is not a remote position.
Summary
This travel RN ICU role requires a minimum of 2 years of recent CVICU experience, appropriate licensure, and certifications. The position involves critical care nursing in cardiac surgical and stepdown units, with flexibility to float to other units and hospitals. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks.
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Friendly, professional,
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Tuscaloosa, AL
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Tuscaloosa, AL here's what you should know:- 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.
- Summer average high: 91°F, average low: 70°F.
- Winter average high: 56°F, average low: 34°F.
- Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Tuscaloosa.
- Tuscaloosa is car-friendly, with public transportation options also available.
- 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.
- 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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