Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,523 per week
Petoskey, MI, 49770, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- Cardiovascular ICU nurse
- travel nurse
- critical care nursing
This travel nursing position is for a Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse in Petoskey, Michigan, focusing on advanced cardiac care including post-operative management of open heart surgery patients and electrophysiology studies. The role requires at least one year of ICU experience, EKG skills, and relevant certifications such as ACLS and BLS, with shift schedules mainly involving 12-hour night shifts. The healthcare facility is highly recognized for cardiac care excellence and actively participates in national clinical trials, offering nurses a dynamic and supportive work environment in a scenic location.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Petoskey, Michigan.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/12/2026
- Duration: 8 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - ICU
Job Details:
• Work as a Cardiovascular Registered Nurse in the Cardiovascular Unit (CVU)
• Care for over 4,000 cardiology patients annually including PTCA, stents, TAVR, MitraClip and bi-ventricular pacemaker procedures
• Manage approximately 300 open heart surgery patients (18-24 hours post-op)
• Specialize in care of patients with congestive heart failure and electrophysiology studies
• Work every other weekend schedule
• Possible on-call responsibilities
• Must have 1+ year ICU experience (floating experience not considered)
• EKG experience required
• Must be willing to float to similar units
• Preferred experience in Neuro, CVICU, Trauma
• Preferred experience managing ventilators, CRRT and balloon pumps
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Michigan nursing license required with LARA and Nursys verification
• Skills checklist completed within one year required
• Strict 3 strike attendance policy - immediate termination for 3 absences or being more than 20 minutes late
• Must make up any call-ins within the contract time frame
• Use clinical judgment skills to diagnose and treat patient responses to health conditions
• Participate in national clinical trials managed by NISUS research department
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates a distinguished Cardiovascular Unit that has been awarded a Silver level Beacon Award and was redesigned by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses (AACN). The facility has been recognized as a Top 50 Heart Hospital in the U.S., demonstrating excellence in cardiac care, efficiency, and community value. The CVU specializes in advanced cardiovascular procedures and maintains a robust research program with national clinical trials, providing exceptional patient care through a team of dedicated medical professionals.
Location:
Petoskey, MI
Petoskey offers a beautiful lakeside location along Lake Michigan's scenic shoreline, known for its charming downtown area and stunning natural beauty. The area provides excellent outdoor recreation opportunities year-round, from water activities in summer to winter sports, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking work-life balance in a picturesque setting.
Adex Job ID #64188. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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