Travel CVICU Registered Nurse - $2,488 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Parkersburg, West Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVICU Discipline: RN Start Date: 03/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs Hours: 36 hrs/wk Start Date: Mar 30, 2026 Length: 13 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of experience, CRRT, ventilator, and post-op open heart experience. Details Acute care hospital setting in a mixed-acuity CVICU with 18 beds, accommodating both ICU and Step Down status patients Patient population includes atrial fibrillation, heart blocks, bradycardia, NSTEMI, STEMI, cardiac arrest, hyper/hypotension, pulmonary embolism, cardiogenic shock, heart surgery (CABG/valves), heart failure, and thoracic surgery (VATS, lobectomy) Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:1 for fresh hearts and devices, 1:2 for ICU status patients, 1:3 for step down status patients RNs are required to titrate drips; common drips include Cardizem, Cordarone, Cardene, Nitroglycerin, Esmolol, Cleviprex, Milrinone, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Lasix, Bumex, Epinephrine, Levophed, Vasopressin, Insulin, Heparin, Aggrastat, Precedex, Propofol, Versed, and Fentanyl Respiratory therapy equipment in use includes ventilators, trach-vents, BiPAP, CPAP, high-flow oxygen, and Trilogy devices Telemetry is monitored by off-unit monitor techs, but RNs address alarms and read their own strips every 4 hours using Philips monitors Charting is performed using Epic EMR 12-hour night shifts; every other weekend required Holiday coverage required based on unit needs No on-call or standby requirement Travelers float first, primarily to ACU and ICU; floating to Med-Surg and Telemetry is possible with a maximum of 6 patients 13-week contract Requirements Active WV or compact RN license required Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required Minimum 2 years of RN experience required Must have experience with post-op open heart patients (minimum >6-hour post-op open heart care); fresh open heart OR experience preferred Must have CRRT experience Must have temporary pacemaker and post-permanent pacemaker experience Must have acute MI pre/post cath experience Must have mediastinal and chest tube experience Must have ventilator management experience Must have hypothermia protocol experience Must have arterial line experience IABP and Impella experience preferred Hemodynamic monitoring and Swan-Ganz experience preferred A copy of an unexpired driver's license is required for consideration Additional Information Intensivist and hospitalist are in-house; respiratory therapy is available 24/7 1-2 PCTs per shift provide nursing support Rare potential to work charge on night shift; night shift charge nurses take patient assignments Self-scheduling and block scheduling requests are accepted and often granted, though may be adjusted during schedule balancing periods Orientation consists of 1 week including modules, Epic training, and shadowing with a unit RN Royal blue scrubs required Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible Travelers who have previously worked at any WVU Medicine location must have taken a 2-year break before being eligible to apply Travelers may not work within the WVU system for more than one cumulative year without taking a 2-year break American Traveler Job ID P-687114. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.