CVICU | RN Job at Planet Healthcare in Lexington

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

Advance your nursing career as a Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Lexington, KY 40536! This locum tenens nursing job places you in a leading Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit, providing critical care to diverse patient populations in one of Kentucky's top healthcare facilities. Discover Lexington’s vibrant arts scene, scenic horse farms, and welcoming community while gaining valuable clinical experience in a high-demand healthcare job.

CVICU RN Job Details – Lexington, KY

• Location: Lexington, Kentucky 40536 (Central Kentucky healthcare jobs)
• Facility Setting: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Assignment Type: Locum tenens travel nursing contract
• Start Date: November 4, 2025
• End Date: February 10, 2026
• Contract Duration: 14 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM), 3 shifts/week (36 hours/week)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1910 - $1960
• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Unit Size: 44 beds
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, geriatrics
• Local Traveler Radius: Must reside outside a 75-mile radius of Lexington, KY

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Kentucky or Compact RN license (required at time of application)
• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU nursing experience
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (CCRN preferred)
• Proficiency with ECMO, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), and advanced cardiac devices preferred
• Must pass EKG onboarding, advanced math, medication/pharmacology, ICU, and CVICU competency exams
• One reference from a charge nurse or supervisor required
• COVID-19 and flu vaccinations required (medical/religious exemptions considered)
• No licensure issues accepted
• Must disclose prior employment at this facility during application

CVICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular patients
• Manage and monitor patients with heart and lung transplants, CABG, STEMI/NSTEMI, ARDS, heart failure, vascular procedures, and advanced therapies (ECMO, LVAD, IABP, EKOS)
• Perform arterial and central line management, ventilator management, titration of cardiac drips, and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including PT, RT, pharmacy, radiology, and rapid response
• Float within the hospital or to affiliate hospitals as needed
• Participate in ongoing education, orientation, and annual competency modules

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.