Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Tuscaloosa, AL
Genie Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

We are seeking an experienced Travel Registered Nurse for a Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) and Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU) assignment. This position requires a highly skilled critical care nurse with recent cardiovascular ICU experience who is comfortable caring for post-operative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong clinical judgment, advanced hemodynamic monitoring skills, and a commitment to delivering exceptional patient-centered care.

Unit Details

Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU)

• 4-bed specialized critical care unit
• Provides care for adult and geriatric patients
• Focus on post-operative recovery following cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other surgical procedures
• Advanced invasive hemodynamic monitoring
• High-acuity critical care environment

Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU)

• 8-bed stepdown unit
• Specialized recovery care for cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients
• Supported by a dedicated cardiovascular educator
• Emphasis on safe, comfortable, patient-centered recovery

Requirements

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience required
• Must have at least 2 years of experience in the specialty area

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required

Licensure

• Active Alabama RN License or Compact RN License required
• Temporary licenses are not accepted
• Active NURSYS verification required

Required Certifications

• AHA BLS (or American Red Cross equivalent)
• AHA NIH Stroke Scale Certification