Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Lafayette, Indiana.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/05/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The organization is seeking an ICU Open Heart (ICU OH) Registered Nurse (RN) for night shifts at a facility located on the second floor. This role involves providing dedicated cardiac and post-operative cardiac care, with responsibilities tailored to a specialized patient population. The position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic inpatient setting requiring expertise in critical care cardiology.
Job Details
- Position Description: The role involves working in a cardiac Intensive Care Unit (ICU) with a focus on post-operative cardiac patients, medical ICU overflow, and patients requiring ventilator and cardiac drip management. The unit is acuity adaptable with patient ratios ranging from 1:1 to 1:4 based on patient needs.
- Shift: Night shift, 1800-0630, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications: ACLS certification, NIH certification, at least 3 years of ICU/CVICU experience, and at least 1 year of ventilator/cardiac drip experience.
- Preferred Qualifications: Experience in cardiac ICU and/or step-down/progressive care units.
- Additional Information: Must pass a cardiac rhythm knowledge exam with a 90% score. Previous critical care experience is preferred, with at least 2 years of PCU/progressive care experience. Candidates should possess strong reliability, punctuality, and outgoing personality traits. The role may require floating to ICU or other inpatient units as needed.
- Schedule: Night shift from 1800-0630, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
Benefits
- The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1306167. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
