GHR Healthcare is hiring: CVICU | RN in Lexington

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) Jobs – Locum Tenens Nursing Opportunity in Lexington, Kentucky

Advance your nursing career with a high-demand Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) locum tenens job in Lexington, KY (40536). This is an excellent opportunity for experienced cardiovascular ICU nurses seeking travel nursing jobs in Kentucky’s vibrant healthcare sector.

CVICU RN Job Details

• Location: Lexington, Kentucky 40536
• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse / Locum Tenens
• Start Date: November 4, 2025
• End Date: February 10, 2026
• Duration: 14-week contract
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1910 - $1960 per week
• Patient Population: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics
• Unit Size: 44 beds

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Kentucky or Compact RN license (required at time of submission)
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU nursing experience
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (CCRN preferred)
• Proficiency with ECMO, arterial line management, ventilator management, central line care, continuous IV sedation, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring, titration of cardiac drips, and dysrhythmia interpretation/management preferred
• One reference from a charge nurse or supervisor required
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions accepted)
• Local travelers within 75 miles are not eligible

CVICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill cardiovascular patients in a fast-paced CVICU setting
• Monitor and manage complex cardiac conditions, including heart and lung transplants, CABG, STEMI/NSTEMI, ARDS, heart failure, vascular procedures, and advanced therapies (ECMO, LVAD, IABP, EKOS)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (physical therapy, respiratory therapy, radiology, pharmacy, rapid response)
• Maintain accurate electronic health records and complete all required onboarding and annual competency modules
• Float to other units or affiliate hospitals as needed to support patient care
• Ensure compliance with all hospital safety and quality standards, including onboarding exams and skills assessments

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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