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CVICU | Registered Nurse

GHR HealthcareCleveland, OHTravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
Cleveland, OH
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Oct 1, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$57.64
Weekly
$2,075
Yearly (full-time)
$107,900
Contract length
13 weeks
Start date
October 23, 2026

This job pays about $57.64/hour — 45% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Ohio ($39.67/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

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Job description

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Night Shift Contract in Cleveland, Ohio

Join a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) in Cleveland, Ohio, and make a meaningful impact as an experienced Travel Registered Nurse. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers consistent night shifts caring for complex cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery patients in a collaborative critical care environment. Cleveland is a vibrant Midwest destination known for lakefront access, diverse dining, professional sports, arts and culture, and welcoming neighborhoods.

Travel Nursing Job Details

  • Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse
  • Location: Cleveland, Ohio
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
  • Contract Duration: 13 weeks
  • Start Date: October 23, 2026
  • End Date: January 22, 2027
  • Schedule: 3 shifts per week
  • Shift Duration: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
  • Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Work Environment: On-site, high-acuity critical care setting

CVICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

  • At least 1 year of permanent or combined professional experience in CVICU nursing
  • Permanent Ohio RN license or compact-state RN license in hand at the time of submission
  • Active BLS, ACLS and NIHSS certifications through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
  • One professional reference from a manager, assistant nurse manager, supervisor or director in the specialty, completed within the past 12 months
  • Active, current required certifications; pending certifications are not accepted
  • Willingness to complete ECG rhythm recognition and medication-safety assessments during orientation
  • Ability to work at least every other holiday during the assignment
  • Successful completion of required background, licensing and pre-employment compliance processes

CVICU Travel RN Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to critically ill cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgery patients
  • Assess patient status, recognize changes in condition and initiate timely interventions
  • Administer medications and treatments safely while closely monitoring patient response
  • Interpret cardiac rhythms and support hemodynamic and post-operative monitoring
  • Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers and the interdisciplinary care team
  • Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation and communicate patient updates effectively
  • Promote patient safety, evidence-based practice and continuity of care throughout each shift

Apply now for this CVICU travel nursing opportunity in Cleveland, Ohio, and join a collaborative healthcare team for a 13-week critical care assignment.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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