CVICU | Registered Nurse

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Knoxville, TN | 13-Week Contract

Experienced CVICU travel nurses can bring critical care expertise to a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care unit in Knoxville, Tennessee. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to care for adult and geriatric patients while managing complex cardiac and multisystem conditions. Work three 12-hour night shifts per week in a collaborative healthcare environment, then enjoy Knoxville’s vibrant downtown, scenic parks, nearby waterways, and easy access to the Great Smoky Mountains during your time off.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse
• Assignment Type: Travel nursing contract
• Location: Knoxville, Tennessee
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
• Start Date: November 2, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour night shifts
• Shift Hours: Approximately 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Weekend Requirement: Two weekends per month or every other weekend
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatric patients
• Typical Ratios: Approximately 1:1 in CVICU and 1:2–3 in ICU settings
• Floating: Flexibility to float as needed based on clinical competency

CVICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Tennessee or a valid compact RN license
• At least 1 year of recent CVICU or comparable critical care nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Successful completion of an EKG competency test before the start date
• Demonstrated experience with critical care documentation; Cerner experience is preferred
• Current licenses and certifications must remain valid through the required assignment compliance period
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

CVICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for high-acuity cardiovascular and critically ill patients
• Monitor and manage patients with STEMI, cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, CHF, sepsis, DKA, and other complex diagnoses
• Interpret dysrhythmias, EKGs, arterial blood gases, and hemodynamic data
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring, chest tubes, and continuous IV sedation
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, and other critical care infusions according to patient condition and clinical protocols
• Care for ventilated patients and manage BiPAP and CPAP therapies
• Provide care for patients receiving IABP, Impella, CRRT/CVVHD, post-CABG care, and post-valve replacement care
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rehabilitation, radiology, rapid response, and other interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Maintain accurate critical care documentation, uphold infection prevention standards, and promote safe, evidence-based patient care

Apply now for this CVICU travel nursing opportunity in Knoxville, Tennessee, and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

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.