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GQR Healthcare

Travel ICU Registered Nurse

York, ME · On-site

$1.7K/wk

Travel Cardiac Intensive Care Unit RN Job Location: York, ME Profession: Registered Nurse Estimated Pay: $1774.80 Duration (weeks): 13 Specialty: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Shift Details: Rotating

GQR Healthcare

Travel ICU Registered Nurse

Kealakekua, HI · On-site

$2.1K/wk

Travel Cardiac Intensive Care Unit RN Job Location: Kealakekua, HI Profession: Registered Nurse Estimated Pay: $2192.40 Duration (weeks): 13 Specialty: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Shift Details: 12 ...

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How much do cardiac icu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jul 17, 2026, the average weekly pay for cardiac icu rn in the United States is $2,391.50, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $1,961.54 and $2,759.62 per week, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Cardiac ICU RN, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Cardiac ICU RN, you need advanced cardiac care knowledge, strong clinical assessment abilities, and an active RN license with ACLS and BLS certifications. Familiarity with cardiac monitoring systems, ventilators, and electronic health records is crucial for managing critically ill patients. Exceptional critical thinking, communication, and emotional resilience set outstanding nurses apart in this high-stress environment. These skills ensure optimal patient outcomes, rapid response to emergencies, and effective collaboration within multidisciplinary teams.

What are some common challenges faced by Cardiac ICU RNs and how can they be managed?

Cardiac ICU RNs often encounter high-stress situations involving critically ill patients with complex cardiac conditions. Challenges include rapid decision-making, managing advanced life-support equipment, and coordinating care with a multidisciplinary team. To manage these challenges, it's important to stay current with continuing education, develop strong communication skills, and utilize available support from colleagues and hospital resources. Building resilience and practicing effective time management can also help nurses thrive in this demanding environment.

What are Cardiac ICU RNs?

Cardiac ICU RNs, or Cardiac Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurses, are specialized nurses who care for patients with severe heart conditions in a critical care setting. They monitor vital signs, administer medications, and use advanced technology to support patients recovering from heart attacks, surgeries, or other cardiac emergencies. Cardiac ICU RNs work closely with doctors and other healthcare professionals to provide high-level, lifesaving care and support to both patients and their families.

What is the difference between Cardiac Icu Rn vs Emergency Room Nurse?

AspectCardiac Icu RnEmergency Room Nurse
CertificationsRN license, ACLS, BLS, sometimes CCRNRN license, ACLS, BLS, PALS
Work EnvironmentCardiac ICU, specialized in cardiac patientsEmergency department, acute trauma and illness
Patient FocusPost-cardiac surgery, heart failure, arrhythmiasTrauma, acute medical emergencies, injuries

Cardiac ICU RNs specialize in caring for cardiac patients in a critical care setting, focusing on heart-related conditions. Emergency Room Nurses handle a broader range of urgent medical situations in a fast-paced environment. Both roles require similar certifications but differ in patient focus and work environment.

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Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

AMN Healthcare Nursing

Lewiston, ME • On-site

$2.9K - $3.0K/wk

Contractor

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

This job post has expired 1 day ago. Applications are no longer accepted.

Job description

AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Lewiston, Maine.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 07/29/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 48 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, nights
  • Employment Type: Travel

Job Description & Requirements
Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU - Travel - (ICU RN)
StartDate: 7/29/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N (48 Hrs) Pay Rate: $2924.00 - $3074.00
Travel CCU RN jobs at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine place you in a 250-bed teaching hospital. The facility features 8 beds in the cardiac intensive care unit (CICU) for post-op CABG, AVR, MVR, vascular and endovascular surgery, post cardiac interventional service including ECMO, heart failure requiring Impella device support, angioplasty, and stent placement. 12 bed Stepdown/PCU cares for patients with the above diagnoses plus sepsis, respiratory and multi-system failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, encephalopathy, and post-op general surgical patients needing a higher level of care. Lewiston is home to attractions like the Bates College Museum of Art and the Androscoggin Riverwalk. Portland, Maine is about a 40-minute drive south and offers the Portland Museum of Art and Old Port district for shopping and dining. To qualify, you need current nursing licensure, recent critical care experience, and proficiency with electronic medical record (EMR) systems. Epic experience is preferred. Strong assessment, teamwork, and patient care skills are recommended. AMN Healthcare provides excellent compensation, discounts, dedicated recruiters, a clinical team, and the AMN Passport app for 24/7 support. Apply now to join this Travel CCU RN assignment at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine.
Required Qualifications
Registered Nurse, ICU, CCU (Coronary Care Unit)
Experience: 2 years
RN(Compact Accepted)
Certifications: ACLS; BLS
SSN Required
DOB Required
References: 1 Reference in entire work history
36 or 48hrs/week, RNs choice
Preferred Qualifications
EPIC
Facility Location
The second largest city in Maine, Lewiston is included in the Lewiston-Auburn Metropolitan area. It is home to several colleges, including Bates College and the Basilica of Saint Peter and Paul. Lewiston offers a wide range of dining, entertainment and recreational activities. There is a thriving arts culture in the city, with an annual film festival, a symphony orchestra, several art museums, and a handful of theater troupes. Kennedy Park and Veterans Memorial Park are just two of the many outdoor recreational spots that you'll find in Lewiston.
Job Benefits
At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer:

  • Competitive pay rates
  • Free, quality, private housing
  • Medical, Dental, Vision
  • 401(k) and Flex Spending
  • Life Insurance
  • Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage
  • Free Continuing Education
  • Refer a friend and earn extra cash!

About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable.
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American Mobile Healthcare Job ID #3535457. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse – Intensive Care - ICU - Travel - (ICU RN)

About AMN Healthcare Nursing

AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply.

Benefits
  • Company provided housing options
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Continuing Education

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