Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Nashville, Tennessee
TNNAS Saint Thomas West

Travel RN CVICU - Nashville, Tennessee

Job Overview

Seeking highly motivated critical care nurses who thrive in a fast-paced, high acuity critical care environment. The unit cares for some of the most critically ill patients, primarily focusing on cardiothoracic surgery (open heart recovery) and neuro/neurosurgery. The team also provides ICU-level care for COVID-19 patients, including those requiring ECMO support.

Contract Length

• 12 weeks

Required Experience

• Specialty: RN CVICU
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard critical care RN experience expected (typically 1-2 years minimum).
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention).

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Current RN license valid in Tennessee (Nursys verification required within 30 days prior to start)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Must be AHA certified
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) - Must be AHA certified
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification
• Completion of a proctored cardiac rhythm test

Additional Required Qualifications

• Current license and primary source verification within 30 days prior to assignment start
• Completion of Ascension-specific competencies and onboarding requirements, including:

  • Ascension Color Vision test
  • Ascension Core Competencies (HIPAA, Joint Commission, OSHA, etc.)
  • Ascension EKG Exam
  • Ascension Cerner Test-Out
  • Ascension Skills Checklist (clinical, updated annually)
• Health and immunization requirements:

  • MMR (2 vaccines or positive titer, no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B vaccination series or signed declination
  • Influenza vaccine (seasonal, exemptions accepted with mask requirement)
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination (no declinations)
  • Tdap vaccine (valid for 10 years, no declinations)
  • Tuberculosis screening (2-step PPD or IGRA, chest X-ray if positive, annual questionnaire)
  • Fit Test for respiratory protection (updated annually)
  • 12 Panel Drug Screen (within 30 days prior to start, updated annually)
• Background and verification checks:

  • Criminal background check including SSN trace, OIG search, National Sex Offender Registry
  • Employment and education verification
  • Professional references (at least two)
• Other:

  • Valid Driver’s License or State ID (matching address requirements)
  • Health statement or physical exam prior to assignment and updated annually

Work Environment

• High acuity critical care unit with diverse patient population
• Exposure to cardiothoracic surgery recovery, neuro/neurosurgery, and COVID-19 critical care including ECMO

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with strong cardiac and neuro ICU skills who are comfortable working in a dynamic, high-stakes environment.