Job Description
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Evansville, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 04/06/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Apr 6, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU Night position requiring a critical care background with open heart recovery experience and an Indiana or compact RN license.
Details
- 8-bed Cardiovascular ICU unit in a hospital setting
- Patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:3
- Patient population includes post-surgical management for cardiothoracic surgery, vascular surgery, thoracotomies, TAVRs, and post-complex PCI interventions
- Procedures include post-open heart care, post-cardiac procedure recovery, central line placements, arterial line placements, and chest tube placements
- Equipment includes Edwards Monitoring, GE Monitoring, and Swan-Ganz catheters
- Night shift: 18:45–07:15
- 13-week assignment
Requirements
- Active Indiana or compact RN license required
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (must be AHA-issued)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
- Minimum 2 years of experience required
- Background in critical care or cardiac critical care required
- Open heart recovery experience required
- Post-cardiac procedure recovery experience required
- Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address
- Driver's license copy required for consideration
- Two professional references required for consideration
Additional Information
- Provides post-surgical critical care to cardiothoracic, vascular, and cardiac intervention patients
- COVID vaccination is not required for this position
- Local candidates are accepted; however, a radius rule applies and may affect the travel pay rate — the radius distance varies by state
- Full SSN and full date of birth are required for consideration
American Traveler Job ID #P-684288. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU
About American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.