CVICU Registered Nurse
Knoxville, TN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,333/weekOverview
- Start Date06/01/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Cardiovascular ICU Nurse or Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing
Description
Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU
Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
Hours per Week: 36
Job Description
- Float required.
- Work schedule includes 2 weekends per month or every other weekend.
- Patient ratios: 1:1 in CVICU; 1:2-3 in ICU.
- No guaranteed time off during holidays or holiday weeks (specific holidays apply).
- Orientation provided bi-weekly.
Required Certifications
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted; actual certification required (no screenshots/photos); must not expire within 45 days of assignment start.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA or ARC accepted; actual certification required; must not expire within 45 days of assignment start.
- NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale Certification) - actual downloaded certification required; must not expire within 45 days of assignment start.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee.
- Minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience, with recent CVICU experience within the last year.
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
- ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
- NIHSS certification.
Employer
Access Healthcare
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
About Knoxville, TN
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Knoxville, TN here's what you should know:- Slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs of 87°F and lows of 66°F.
- Average winter highs of 48°F and lows of 30°F.
- Options for short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in the downtown area.
- Car-friendly city with easily navigable roads.
- Limited public transportation options, so a car is recommended for getting around.
- Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
- Knoxville has a growing community of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants offering diverse cuisines, vibrant art and music scene, strong sports culture with tailgating for University of Tennessee Vols, and plenty of outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, and rafting.
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