Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Tuscaloosa, AL
Binding Minds
3x12 hrs, Days, Nights, Flexible

$2,103/week

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Overview

Start Date03/09/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftDays, Nights, Flexible
Duration13 weeks

Pay

14% higher than average Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular ICU Nurse pay in Alabama

Estimated total pay

$2,103/week

Estimated taxable pay
$857/week
Estimated non-taxable stipends
$1,246/week

Description

Job Title: RN – CVICU / CSU (Cardiac Surgical ICU & Stepdown)
Facility Name: DCH Health System
Location: Tuscaloosa, AL
Type: Travel Contract
Projected Start Date: 03/09/2026
Contract Length: 13 Weeks

Shift: Nights
Hours: 07:00 PM – 07:00 AM
Guaranteed Hours: 36 (36 or 48 accepted)
EMR: Meditech

Pay Package:

Weekly Gross: $2,102
Stipend Weekly: $1,246
W2 Weekly: $856

Certifications

Required:

BLS
ACLS
NIH

Experience

Minimum 2 years recent CVICU / CSICU experience REQUIRED
Experience caring for post-operative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients
Must be comfortable with invasive hemodynamic monitoring

Floating: Required

Scheduling

Every other weekend required
Holidays required

Dress Code

Scrubs: Solid Navy

Employer

Binding Minds

About

Binding Minds: Healthcare Staffing firm where your talent is valued, and your career has a true partner. Binding Minds Healthcare is a certified disability-owned healthcare staffing firm built on trust, transparency, and respect. We deeply value the dedication it takes to serve as a healthcare professional, and we believe you deserve a staffing partner who supports you with the same level of commitment. Our recruitment team connects healthcare specialists to Travel, Local, Temp, and PRN opportunities nationwide through a candidate-first approach. We focus on accurate submissions, open communication, and a seamless onboarding process, ensuring our candidates receive a transparent, efficient, and rewarding experience from start to finish.

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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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