CVICU Nurse Jobs

As of Thursday, December 18th 2025, Vivian has 15 jobs listed for per diem Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $56 per hour on average and up to $71 per hour for the highest-paying role.

As of Thursday, December 18th 2025, Vivian has 180 listings for local contract Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $55 per hour on average, and up to $86 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

As of Thursday, December 18th 2025, Vivian has 2,864 listings for travel Nursing jobs. These jobs pay $2,278 per hour on average, and up to $4,031 per hour for the top-paying job listed.

Take a look at Vivian's CVICU Nurse Career Guide for more information, including required education, responsibilities, pros and cons and more.

Cardiovascular intensive care unit nurses are registered nurses who provide critical care to children and/or adults with potentially life-threatening heart conditions. As pivotal members of the emergency medical care team, CVICU nurses use their advanced nursing skills to stabilize gravely ill patients following heart surgeries, transplants, or injuries. CVICU nurses work in a hectic setting and must provide quick responses to the changing needs of their patients.

Some healthcare employers may prefer CVICU nurse job candidates with Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Certification in Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN), TeleICU Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN-E Adult) or Cardiac Surgery (CSC-Adult), and some may even require specific professional certifications.

Having a TeleICU Acute/Critical Care Nursing (CCRN-E Adult) validates your knowledge and skills as a CVICU nurse and your dedication to continuing your education in your chosen field. All of which makes you a more desirable job candidate to healthcare employers.