Job Description
Encode INC is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU Senior for a travel nursing job in North Hill, Ohio.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/18/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 31 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
CVICU RN – Inpatient Travel Assignment
Location: North Hill, Akron, OH 44310 – Akron Campus
\nShift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
\nAssignment Length: 3 months (01/18/2026 – 04/18/2026)
\nOpenings: 3
\nJob Type: Long-Term Assignment
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Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) RN for a high-acuity, 26-bed inpatient cardiac open-heart and thoracic vascular unit. This role provides care for patients with STEMI, NSTEMI, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Emboli, electrophysiology conditions, and overflow from the MICU, including patients requiring ECMO therapy.
The unit performs a mix of open-heart surgeries (CABG, valve, or combined) and select thoracic procedures (lobectomy, wedge resection, VATS), averaging 1 open-heart surgery per day, Monday–Friday. Patients are monitored continuously in a fast-paced, critical care environment with nurse-to-patient ratios ranging 1:1 to 1:2, occasionally up to 1:3.
Responsibilities
Independently obtain labs, start IVs, and provide high-acuity patient care
\nManage post-operative open-heart and thoracic surgery patients
\nCare for critically ill MICU overflow patients, including potential ECMO cases
\nMaintain accurate documentation in EPIC EMR
Requirements
\nActive RN license
\n2+ years CVICU / open-heart experience (required)
\nACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications
\nRecent EPIC EMR experience (within last year, required on resume)
Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing
Must be willing to float
Solid black scrubs required
CVICU skills checklist required upon submission
Time Off / Scheduling
RTO must be submitted at submission; max 7 days allowed
Block schedule requests considered on a case-by-case basis; candidate must specify interest
Additional Information
\nNo on-call requirements
Interview required prior to offer
Required documents:\nUpdated Resume\nBLS (AHA Required)\nACLS (AHA Required)\nNIH certifications\nRN license\nDriver license\nCovid Card\nSSN Card
About Encode INCAt Encode, we empower organizations and individuals through innovative, human-centric workforce and technology solutions. With decades of experience and a proven track record, we deliver more than just healthcare staffing, we provide integrated, strategic support across industries, with particular strength in federal and government contracts.Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Vision benefits
- Dental benefits
- Referral bonus
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits