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CVICU Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Dayton, Ohio

Apply now for a CVICU travel nursing job in Dayton, Ohio, caring for adult and geriatric patients requiring advanced cardiac and critical care. Join a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team in a Level I trauma setting that supports complex post-cardiac surgery recovery, cardiac interventions, mechanical circulatory support, and multisystem critical illness. With a typical 1:2 patient ratio, this travel RN opportunity is ideal for an experienced CVICU nurse seeking a challenging assignment in a vibrant Midwest city known for its welcoming community, accessible neighborhoods, cultural attractions, and strong healthcare presence.

Travel RN Job Details

• Position: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)
• Employment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Dayton, Ohio
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,860–$1,960
• Start Date: November 16, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 36 hours per week; 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Additional Scheduling: 36- or 48-hour options may be available
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:2
• Unit: 36-bed CVICU with an average daily census of approximately 33 patients
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Weekend and Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend and holiday availability required
• Openings: 3
• Charting: Epic
• Scrubs: Navy blue

CVICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license in Ohio or an active compact RN license
• At least 1 year of dedicated CVICU nursing experience; 2 years is preferred
• Level I trauma experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Recent Epic inpatient documentation experience
• Ability to successfully complete an online EKG and dysrhythmia assessment before the assignment begins
• Experience interpreting cardiac rhythms and managing patients with arterial lines, ventilators, vasoactive drips, sheaths, dialysis, and arterial blood gases
• Demonstrated experience with Impella, post-cardiac surgery recovery, pre- and post-cardiac catheterization or intervention, pulmonary artery lines/Swan-Ganz monitoring, and thermodilution monitoring
• Comfort with floating to medically appropriate assignments within nearby units or locations based on patient census and skill set
• First-time travel nurses are welcome

CVICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill cardiac and medical-surgical patients, typically in a 1:2 assignment
• Care for patients with STEMI/NSTEMI, heart failure, sepsis, respiratory failure, valve disease, atrial fibrillation, cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, and other complex conditions
• Manage patients recovering directly from open-heart surgery, including valve replacement or repair and aneurysm repair
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients, continuous IV sedation, vasoactive and cardiac drips, temporary pacemakers, chest tubes, and mechanical circulatory support
• Perform or support arterial line, central line, PICC, sheath, and pulmonary artery catheter management
• Interpret dysrhythmias and arterial blood gases and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Support advanced therapies and procedures, including Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump, continuous renal replacement therapy, ECMO, TAVR, hypothermia protocols, and ARDS proning
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, IV services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate Epic documentation and participate in unit-based quality and safety practices
• Float to appropriate specialty units when required while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this CVICU travel nurse opportunity in Dayton, Ohio, and join a high-acuity cardiac care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.