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RN - CVICU/Cardiac Stepdown

Tuscaloosa, AL · On-site

$52 - $54/hr

Job Summary DCH Regional Medical Center is seeking an experienced CVICU Registered Nurse to provide care in the Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) and Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU). The CSICU ...

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How much do cardiac surgery icu rn jobs pay per week?

As of Jun 20, 2026, the average weekly pay for cardiac surgery 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 is the difference between Cardiac Surgery Icu Rn vs Cardiac Care Nurse?

AspectCardiac Surgery Icu RnCardiac Care Nurse
CertificationsRN license, ICU certification often preferredRN license, cardiac specialty certification optional
Work EnvironmentIntensive Care Unit post-cardiac surgeryCardiac units, outpatient clinics, or recovery areas
Job FocusCritical care, monitoring post-surgical patientsOngoing cardiac patient care, education, and recovery

The main difference is that Cardiac Surgery Icu Rns work primarily in the ICU caring for post-operative cardiac surgery patients, focusing on critical care and monitoring. Cardiac Care Nurses provide broader cardiac patient care in various settings, including recovery and outpatient care, with less emphasis on immediate post-surgical critical care.

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

To thrive as a Cardiac Surgery ICU RN, you need advanced knowledge of cardiac care, critical care nursing experience, and an active RN license, often with CCRN certification. Familiarity with cardiac monitoring devices, ventilators, and electronic health records is essential for accurate patient management. Exceptional critical thinking, communication, and teamwork skills help you respond effectively to rapidly changing patient conditions. These competencies are crucial for ensuring patient safety and delivering optimal care in a high-acuity, fast-paced ICU environment.

What are some common challenges faced by a Cardiac Surgery ICU RN, and how can they be managed?

Cardiac Surgery ICU RNs often encounter high-acuity patients with complex needs, requiring rapid decision-making and close monitoring of post-operative status. Managing multiple critical patients, frequent emergencies, and the emotional demands of caring for patients and their families can be challenging. Effective time management, strong communication with the interdisciplinary team, and ongoing education on the latest cardiac care protocols are essential for success. Many hospitals also provide mentorship programs and access to support resources to help new RNs acclimate to this fast-paced environment.

What are Cardiac Surgery ICU RNs?

Cardiac Surgery ICU RNs are registered nurses who specialize in caring for patients recovering from cardiac (heart) surgery in the intensive care unit (ICU). They closely monitor patients' vital signs, administer medications, manage life-support equipment, and collaborate with doctors and other healthcare professionals to provide critical care. These nurses play a vital role in assessing patients for complications, supporting families, and ensuring a safe recovery during the post-operative period. Their expertise in cardiac and critical care nursing is essential for positive patient outcomes.
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Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,484 per week

Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,484 per week

HealthCare Support

Baltimore, MD

$2.4K/wk

Other

Medical, Dental, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

Job description

Healthcare Support is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements
  • Specialty: CVICU
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 07/20/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours
  • Employment Type: Travel
Public Job Description (no pay or facility info) — RN ICU (Surgical)

Position: Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical ICU (SICU)
Assignment Type: Contract (13 weeks)
Schedule: Days – 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM–7:30 PM)
Hours/Week: 36 hours (option for 48 hours/week)

Overview

We’re seeking an experienced Surgical ICU RN with strong open-heart/post-op cardiac recovery experience. This is a high-acuity ICU environment caring for complex post-operative patients, including cardiac surgery, transplant, and mechanical circulatory support cases.

What You’ll Do
  • Provide critical care nursing for immediate post-op and high-acuity ICU patients
  • Manage ventilated patients and titrate vasoactive infusions per protocol
  • Monitor hemodynamics and advanced devices, collaborating closely with the ICU care team
  • Deliver safe, evidence-based care and document accurately in the EMR
Required Qualifications
  • Active RN license
  • BLS
  • Current ICU experience recovering post-op cardiac surgery patients (open-heart) directly from the OR
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Ventilator management
    • CRRT
    • Swan-Ganz/hemodynamic monitoring
    • Epicardial wires/pacemakers
    • Vasoactive drip titration
    • Level 1 IABP
    • ECMO
Preferred Qualifications
  • ACLS
  • Critical Care Certification (CCRN or similar)
  • Trauma course
  • EPIC experience
Unit Details (general)
  • High-acuity ICU with complex surgical/cardiac patient population
  • Typical nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
Weekend / Orientation Notes
  • Weekend option: expected to work 5 out of 6 weekends in a 6-week cycle
  • Orientation: 2nd and 4

Healthcare Support Job ID #507921. 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: rn intensive care unit (icu)

About Healthcare Support

Healthcare Support excels at providing a streamlined and red-carpet experience for our travelers. Whether you are a nurse, a therapist, or an allied health professional, our goal is to connect you with top-rated facilities throughout the country and get you on the road to your next adventure. We leverage 20 years of relationships with the industry’s most respectable companies across all 50 states, both through direct client partnerships and via national MSP programs. From health systems and hospitals to specialty clinics and post-acute facilities, you can work where you want to work and go where you want to go.

Not only does HealthCare Support reimburse for relocation and travel costs on your first check, but we also offer license and certification reimbursements required for your assignments so that you can focus on building your career. During your assignment, you’ll have access to medical benefits, 24/7 support from our Clinical Advocacy Team, and a travel team with stateside operations. Your travel team will include a designated credentialing expert to help you navigate every step of the on-boarding process, a payroll specialist who you can communicate with directly, and a skilled recruiter who takes the time to understand your needs and works hard to find the right position for you.

Don’t get lost in the shuffle of another overblown staffing agency. Choose HealthCare Support to be your trusted partner that you can rely on for all your travel assignments. We can’t wait to hear about the amazing adventures you’ll have!

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Benefits
  • License and certification reimbursement
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Referral bonus
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Holiday Pay
  • Weekly pay
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About Healthcare Support

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HealthCare Support Staffing, Inc. (HSS), is a proven industry-leading national healthcare recruiting and staffing firm. HSS has a proven history of placing talented healthcare professionals in clinical and non-clinical positions with some of the largest and most prestigious healthcare facilities including: Fortune 100 Health Plans, Mail Order Pharmacies, Medical Billing Centers, Hospitals, Laboratories, Surgery Centers, Private Practices, and many other healthcare facilities throughout the United States. HealthCare Support Staffing maintains strong relationships with top providers in healthcare and can assure healthcare professionals they will receive fast access to great career opportunities that best fit their expertise. Connect with one of our Professional Recruiting Consultants today to see how a conversation can turn into a long-lasting and rewarding career!Healthcare Support Staffing, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local, state, or federal law.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

201 - 500 Employees

Headquarters location

Maitland, FL, US

Year founded

2003

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