Travel
CVICU
Birmingham, AL
Cardiac Critical Care (CVICU) Nurse
Location: Birmingham, AL
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Schedule: 36 hours/week
Contract: 13 weeks
Start Date: November 30, 2026
About the Role
The facility is seeking experienced RNs for its Cardiac and Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit. You'll deliver direct, comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiac and post-cardiothoracic surgery patients in a high-acuity setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and respond to hemodynamic and cardiac status changes, escalating care as needed
- Administer vasoactive and antiarrhythmic drips, titrating per physician orders
- Manage advanced cardiac support equipment: ventilators, arterial lines, Swan-Ganz catheters, IABP, and ECMO as applicable
- Provide immediate post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients, including chest tube and pacing wire management
- Collaborate with cardiothoracic surgeons, cardiologists, and intensivists on plan of care
- Perform rapid response and code interventions
- Educate patients and families on recovery and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate EMR documentation
Required Qualifications
- Active RN license (state or compact)
- BLS and ACLS certification
- Minimum 1+ years of CVICU or cardiac critical care experience
- Demonstrated experience with post-cardiac surgery care, hemodynamic monitoring, and mechanical circulatory support
- Minimum 2 years recent specialty experience and travel nursing experience
Preferred
- BSN
- CCRN certification