Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Hickory, NC
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary

RN, Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular. The position provides critical care nursing for adult and geriatric patients in a cardiovascular intensive care setting. Responsibilities include managing complex cardiac conditions, supporting advanced therapies, and applying strong critical-thinking skills in a collaborative clinical environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 36 hours per week. The assignment is scheduled from 11/16/2026 through 02/15/2027, with every other weekend or weekend coverage based on operational needs.
• Required Qualifications: Associate nursing degree; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification; at least 1.5 years of nursing experience, including at least 1 year of cardiovascular intensive care unit experience following completion of orientation.
• Preferred Qualifications: Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification and cardiovascular intensive care unit experience.
• Additional Information: The role supports adult and geriatric patients with conditions and procedures including coronary artery bypass grafting, transcatheter aortic valve replacement, ST-elevation myocardial infarction, and carotid procedures. The clinical setting manages patient ratios of approximately 2:1, with occasional 1:1 assignments, and may utilize Impella devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and continuous renal replacement therapy. No on-call coverage is required.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits