Travel Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse - $2,365 per week
Louisville, KY, 40201, USA
- Healthcare
- travel nurse
- Cardiac ICU nurse
- CVICU
This position is for a Travel Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in cardiovascular intensive care, requiring 4 years of experience and certifications such as ACLS, BLS, and NIH. The role involves managing critical cardiac patients using specialized equipment and working 12-hour night shifts over a 13-week travel assignment in Louisville, KY. The nurse will provide intensive care in a 10-bed unit with interdisciplinary support in a high-standard healthcare facility.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Louisville, Kentucky.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - CVICU
Job Details:
• 4 years of nursing experience required
• EPIC charting system experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH
• Must pass an advanced dysrhythmia test for competency assessment
• Patient ratio of 1:2 for days, nights, and weekends
• Weekend coverage required every third weekend
• 72 hours of orientation provided
• May float to different units as needed
• Care for cardiac patients in intensive care setting
• Work with specialized equipment including Balloon Pump, Impella, and CRRT
• Manage complex cardiac procedures and interventions
• Skills include arterial line management, ventilator management, cardiac drip titration, post-cardiac surgery care, and dysrhythmia interpretation
• 10-bed unit with daily census of 8 patients
• Interdisciplinary support available including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
Facility:
This healthcare organization operates a comprehensive cardiovascular intensive care unit specializing in advanced cardiac care and interventions. The facility provides state-of-the-art cardiac services with specialized equipment and a multidisciplinary team approach to patient care. The organization maintains high standards for nursing practice and offers extensive support services to ensure optimal patient outcomes in critical cardiac cases.
Location:
Louisville, KY
Louisville offers a vibrant metropolitan experience with rich cultural heritage, excellent dining and entertainment options, and a reasonable cost of living. The city provides easy access to outdoor recreation along the Ohio River and is known for its friendly community atmosphere, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals.
Adex Job ID #3121963. 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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