Travel Contract

CVICU Registered Nurse
Tuscaloosa, AL
Slate Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

$2,040/week
Posted 1 day ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,040/week

Description

Description

As a CVICU Registered Nurse, you will provide critical care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgeries. This role involves complex hemodynamic monitoring and working within a dedicated team focused on patient-centered care. You will be expected to float to other units as needed and participate in a structured orientation.

Highlights
  • Night shifts with a focus on patient-centered care.
  • Opportunity to float to various units.
  • Collaboration with a dedicated healthcare team.
Requirements
  • AHA BLS certification
  • AL or Compact License (No temp Licenses accepted)
  • NIHSS certification
  • AHA PALS preferred if working in pediatric unit
  • 2 years of recent CVICU experience required
Slate Healthcare Job ID #4c48e2e4-90cf-4e19-841f-6617b544d87c. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Employer

Slate Healthcare

4.1rating(18 reviews)

12 nurses recommend working with Slate Healthcare

5.0rating

Pros

I would like to give my recruiter Akash, a 5-star rating. He was patient, understanding, and supportive throughout my experience. Even though the assignment was not a good fit for me and I chose to leave the assignment early, Akash remained professional and continued to offer support without judgment. His communication and dedication made a difficult situation much easier to navigate. Based on my experience with Akash, I would recommend Slate Healthcare to other healthcare professionals looking for a staffing agency that genuinely supports its clinicians.

Cons

None so far

Recommends working with Slate Healthcare

Marcia Y
Marcia Y
Dialysis (RN)
Review of Akash Punnu on Jun 18, 2026
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About

Slate Healthcare is a premier travel healthcare staffing agency, connecting healthcare professionals with thousands of opportunities at top-tier hospitals and facilities across the country.

We’re committed to supporting nurses and allied health professionals in building stable, fulfilling careers—while embracing the freedom and excitement that comes with travel. Our goal is simple: to offer flexibility, competitive pay, and personalized placements that align with each clinician’s lifestyle and career goals.

At Slate, we empower our professionals to choose when and where they work, while ensuring they receive the highest compensation possible—because we believe that exceptional care starts with empowered caregivers.

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About Tuscaloosa, AL

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Tuscaloosa, AL here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • 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.
Weather
  • Summer average high: 91°F, average low: 70°F.
  • Winter average high: 56°F, average low: 34°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find in Tuscaloosa.
Transportation
  • Tuscaloosa is car-friendly, with public transportation options also available.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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