Cardiac Surgical ICU RN
Tuscaloosa, Alabama
DCH Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Position

Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU): 4-bed unit focused on adult and geriatric patients recovering post cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other surgical procedures requiring critical care.
• Care includes complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring and post-operative recovery.
• Stepdown Unit (CSU): 8-bed unit for recovery after cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgery.
• Both units emphasize a patient-centered approach and are supported by a cardiovascular educator.

Work Schedule & Environment

• Holidays as required.
• Every other weekend required.
• 36 or 48 hours per week accepted (36 guaranteed hours).
• Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals.
• Dress code: Solid navy scrubs.
• Patient-facing clinical role.
• On-site position (not remote).
• Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech.
• Parking available.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Alabama.
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), with CVICU experience within the last year.
• Experience in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) settings.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).

Preferred Qualifications

• AHA PALS certification if working in pediatric units (not mandatory for this adult-focused role).

Additional Information

• Must demonstrate high levels of professional competency.
• Position involves critical care nursing with complex patient needs.