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Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU
Assignment Overview
Overview
Magnet Hospital
Posted 8 days ago
Shift
Days, 3x12hrs
Hours
36 hrs/wk
Start Date
Oct 5, 2026
Length
13 weeks
Openings
1
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
Job ID: P-
Description
American Traveler is hiring a Cardiovascular ICU RN with a WI or compact RN license and at least 3 years of ICU experience including 1 year in CVICU.
Details
30-bed CVICU within a Level II Trauma Center and Comprehensive Stroke Center hospital
Patient population includes post-op cardiac cases (CABG, TAVR/TMVR, valve repair/replacement, heart transplants, pacemakers), thoracic surgery patients (esophagectomy, pneumonectomy, lobectomy), and vascular surgery patients (AAA, TVAR, carotid endarterectomy)
RN to patient ratio of 1:1 to 1:2 for ICU status, 1:3 for mixed status; tech ratio of 1:8-10
12-hour day or night shifts (7a-7p or 7p-7a), 36 or 48 hour contracts available
Every other weekend rotation required
No on-call requirements
Floating required to ED Holding, other ICUs (MRICU, SICU, CICU, Neuro ICU), MSU (1:3 ratio), sitter duties, and PACU Surge
Uses EPIC EMR, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis medication dispensing, and GE monitors
Bedside/nurses station telemetry monitoring with no dedicated tele tech
Requirements
Active WI or compact RN license
BLS and ACLS certification required; CCRN preferred
Minimum 3 years of ICU experience with at least 1 year of CVICU experience required
Competency in invasive line monitoring (Swan Ganz, a-lines), pacemakers (epicardial, transvenous), chest tubes, cardiac medications (inotropes, vasopressors, sedation/paralytics), ventilator/trach management, and cardiac rhythm interpretation
EPIC EMR experience required
Prior CV surgical experience (ECMO, CVVH, IABP, VAD) preferred
Candidate's middle name/initial, DOB, and last 4 of SSN required for consideration
Minimum of 1 professional reference dated within the last year from a Supervisor, Manager, Director, or Charge RN
Additional Information
Provide direct bedside care for critically ill cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients
RNs draw from invasive lines but are not permitted to perform peripheral sticks
Strong department support including 24/7 charge nurse, HUC, dedicated CVICU intensivist, CT surgeon on call, hospitalist, general intensivist, and ICU-designated RT
Phlebotomy team assists with peripheral blood draws
One day of orientation including 2-4 hours of new employee orientation with supervisor/nurse educator, followed by preceptor-guided unit orientation
6-week schedule cycle, with schedule provided 1-2 weeks in advance
Facility fatigue policy limits staff, including travelers, to no more than 60 hours per week or 5 consecutive 12-hour shifts
Holiday coverage required for 1-2 holidays per contract
Up to 7 days of RTO may be approved per contract
Scrub requirement: any solid professional color, no graphics or logos
Free parking available with shuttle service for day shift and attached parking structure for night shift
First-time travelers welcome if minimum experience requirements met
Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restrictions
Former employees of Advocate Health or its subsidiaries must have been separated for at least 12 months to be eligible
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
Pay
$2,464/wk
Assignment Total (13 Weeks)
$32,032
Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)
$128,128
Weekly Wages
$1,008/wk
Regular Hours
$28.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,008
Weekly Stipends
$1,456/wk
Lodging
$140.00 x 7 days = $980
Meals & Incidentals
$68.00 x 7 days = $476
$2,464/wk
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,270 - $2,464. The $2,464 weekly pay shown in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range. Weekly travel pay includes tax-free stipends per IRS guidelines. Weekly local pay is fully taxable and therefore lower due to additional employer-paid taxes and related costs.
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