Travel RN - Cardiac Surgical ICU / Cardiac Step-Down (Nights)

Job Description

Job Description

Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Surgical ICU / Cardiac Step-Down (Nights)
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Schedule: 36 or 48 hrs/week | Night Shifts | Every-Other-Weekend Rotation | Holidays Required

Join a specialized critical care team in Tuscaloosa, caring for post-operative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients in both ICU and step-down settings. This role is ideal for experienced nurses seeking a high-acuity travel assignment with professional growth opportunities.

Provide critical and step-down care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from complex cardiac, thoracic, or vascular procedures. The ICU and step-down units support advanced hemodynamic monitoring and post-operative management with guidance from a cardiovascular educator. You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality, safety, and patient-centered care in this dynamic environment.

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required

Licensure

• Active Alabama RN license or compact RN license (no temporary licenses accepted)

• NURSYS verification

Certification (All Required)

• BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association

• Red Cross Provider Course (for ACLS equivalency)

• NIH Stroke Certification

Preferred Certification

• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in pediatric cardiac step-down or ICU

Experience

• At least 2 years of RN experience , including 1 year in CSICU or cardiac step-down

• Will consider candidates with 18 months of total RN experience , of which 12 months must be in the specialty area

• Deliver complex postoperative care and advanced monitoring in ICU and step-down units

• Float as needed to other units or hospitals within the system

• Maintain compliance with safety protocols and practice guidelines

• Provide compassionate, patient-focused care in a secure, healing environment

Tuscaloosa is a vibrant college town offering affordable living, a welcoming community, and plentiful opportunities for leisure:

• Eventful weekends at local sporting venues and cultural festivals

• Outdoor recreation at local parks, lakes, and green spaces

• Access to quality dining, arts, and family-friendly amenities

• Convenient connection via regional airport and interstates

If you're a critical care RN with cardiac surgical experience and a commitment to excellence, apply now to join a team dedicated to high-quality patient outcomes and collaborative care.