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Tuscaloosa, AL

Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) Nurse

Position Overview

The facility is seeking an experienced ICU nurse for its Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit. You'll provide specialized care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery, with a focus on postoperative management and complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring.

Unit Details

Work in a dedicated cardiac surgical environment supported by a cardiovascular educator. The team emphasizes patient-centered care in a safe, supportive setting. You'll collaborate closely with a stepdown unit to ensure continuity of care for post-surgical patients.

Schedule & Commitment

  • Shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
  • Hours: 36 hours per week (guaranteed)
  • Weekends: Every other weekend required
  • Holidays: As required
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Float Requirement: Must be willing to float to other units and hospitals

Requirements

  • License: RN, State of Alabama or compact license (no temporary licenses)
  • Experience: Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience
  • Education: Associate degree in nursing
  • Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA NIHSS, AHA Red Cross

Dress Code

Solid navy scrubs

Start Date: December 7, 2026