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Days, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 9, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring MD or Compact RN license and prior CVICU/open heart experience. Details CVICU unit with 8 beds and average daily census of 6 3x12 Day shift schedule (07:30-20:00), 36 hours per week Every other weekend required Holiday coverage required as scheduled Floating required within specialty, including IMC and lower acuity units as needed No scheduled on-call shifts required Patient ratio of 1:2 in CVICU/CCRU, or 1:3 if floated to IMC Adult and geriatric patient population Cares for patients with cardiac surgery (CABG, valve, CABG/valve), CAD (STEMI, NSTEMI), AFib with RVR, cardiogenic shock, vascular conditions (peripheral bypasses, EVAR), and thoracic cases (VATS) Provides immediate post-op care for cardiac surgery patients including 1:1 care for first 12 hours Manages ventilators in collaboration with respiratory therapy Utilizes specialized equipment including FloTrac, CRRT, IABP, and Impella Performs groin/radial artery management including fem stop and TR bands Requirements Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only) Minimum 1 year of RN experience required First-time travelers considered with 2+ years of CVICU/open heart experience Epic charting system experience preferred Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line and PICC line care Experience with chest tube insertion/removal assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and ETT/NT suctioning Experience managing ventilated patients required Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips Experience with CABG, IABP, sheath removal, pre/post cardiac cath intervention, and valve repair/replacement Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure Proficient in obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version accepted) Additional Information Provides direct patient care in a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care setting Collaborates with respiratory therapy for ventilator management Candidates residing under 50 miles from the facility are not accepted unless locals are specifically stated as accepted Former staff must have a 12-month break before returning as a traveler Returning travelers must have at least a 6-month break from the system after completing an assignment Most units allow one contract extension, after which a 6-month break is required before returning to the same facility or unit Maximum of 7 days RTO can be requested; more than 4 consecutive days may require an extra week added to the contract One major holiday off during the winter season may be allowed depending on location and unit Travelers are expected to float within scope without restrictions, with travelers floating first