CVICU | RN Job at Planet Healthcare in Bloomington

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Locum Tenens Travel Nursing Job in Bloomington, Indiana. Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) with this locum tenens travel nursing opportunity in Bloomington, Indiana (zip code 47408). Join a leading acute care hospital and provide expert cardiovascular ICU care in a dynamic, mixed acuity unit.

This travel nurse job offers hands-on experience with cardiovascular surgery, thoracic surgery, cardiology, endocrine, and oncology patients. Bloomington is a vibrant Indiana college town known for its parks, arts, and welcoming healthcare community—making it an ideal location for your next nursing assignment.

CVICU RN Job Details – Bloomington, Indiana

• Location: Bloomington, Indiana (47408) – Indiana travel nursing job
• Facility: 4E - ICU/PCU, Short-Term Acute Care Hospital
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (Start: 11/4/2025 – End: 2/3/2026)
• Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:30); option for 4x12s
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48 with 4x12s)
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1890–$1940
• Patient Ratios: ICU 1:2, PCU/MedSurg 1:4-5
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week for 3x12s; 48 hours/week for 4x12s
• Scrub Colors: Black bottoms, red tops
• Charting System: Cerner EMR
• Parking: Free onsite parking

CVICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Indiana (must be in hand prior to start)
• Minimum 18 months of recent CVICU or ICU nursing experience
• Graduation from an ACEN or CCNE accredited nursing program
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS required; NIHSS preferred
• Proficient in dysrhythmia interpretation, post-cardiac surgery care, arterial and central line management, blood product administration, and ventilator management
• Ability to titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Comfortable floating within scope to meet facility needs
• Must work 2 out of 3 major holidays during the assignment
• Travel nursing or locum tenens experience preferred but not required
• Two supervisor references required
• IN residents are not eligible for this travel RN position

CVICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult and geriatric patients in CVICU, PCU, and MedSurg units
• Monitor and manage post-cardiac and thoracic surgery patients (CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, VATS)
• Perform arterial and central line care, blood product administration, and ventilator management
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias; titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Care for patients with ventricular assist devices (LVAD/RVAD/Impella), intra-aortic balloon pumps, and post-cardiac cath/intervention
• Float as needed to other hospital units or affiliate hospitals
• Care for patients with various conditions, including cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, respiratory, physical therapy, pharmacy, etc.)
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner EMR
• Maintain a safe, supportive, and compassionate environment for patients and families

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.