CVICU Travel Nursing Jobs

What Is a CVICU Nurse?

A CVICU nurse is a registered nurse who cares for critically ill patients with complex heart conditions, often right after open-heart surgery, valve repair, or other cardiothoracic procedures. CVICU nurses monitor vital signs and heart rhythms, manage ventilators and invasive lines, give critical medications, and act fast when a patient’s condition changes.

The work happens in cardiovascular ICUs at hospitals, academic medical centers, and dedicated heart programs. It takes sharp clinical judgment, steady focus, and the confidence to support patients and families through high-stakes recovery. CVICU travel nurse jobs let you bring your specialty to cardiac care teams across the country.

Your Cardiac Skills Are in Demand

Explore CVICU travel nurse jobs with competitive pay, flexible options, and real support.

Take Your CVICU Experience Where It’s Needed Most

Heart care doesn’t stop at state lines. Stay close to home or take your skills somewhere new. CVICU RN jobs are open nationwide, from major cardiac centers to growing community hospitals.

Certification and Licensure for CVICU Nurses

CVICU nurses must hold an active registered nurse license in the state where they work. Travel CVICU nurse positions commonly require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certifications, along with recent cardiovascular ICU or critical care experience. Many facilities also prefer or require Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification, and some may ask for additional cardiac surgery or specialty credentials.

Eligible travel CVICU nurses with a multistate license can practice in participating Nurse Licensure Compact states, while other states require separate licensure. Requirements can vary by state, facility and assignment, so it’s important to review the details before starting a new CVICU nurse job.

Why Work With Us

Your cardiac expertise can take you a lot of places. Medical Solutions helps you decide where to go next, with support at every step.

CVICU Jobs That Fit

Access travel, local, prn, or perm CVICU nurse jobs at hospitals and heart programs nationwide.

Pay and Benefits You Can Count On

Get weekly, transparent pay plus Day 1 health, dental, and vision benefits.

Flexibility Built Around You

Choose the location, schedule, and assignment type that work for your life right now.

Recruiters Who Know Critical Care

Work with highly reviewed recruiters who understand what matters in a CVICU role.

Support That Never Sleeps

Lean on a 24/7 care team for help with credentialing, housing, and questions before, during, and after each assignment.