Travel RN – Cardiac Surgical ICU​/Cardiac -Down; Nights

Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiac Surgical ICU / Cardiac Step-Down (Nights)
Location: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Schedule: 36 or 48 hrs/week | Night Shifts | Every-Other-Weekend Rotation | Holidays Required

Join a specialized critical care team in Tuscaloosa, caring for post-operative cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients in both ICU and step-down settings. This role is ideal for experienced nurses seeking a high-acuity travel assignment with professional growth opportunities.

Provide critical and step-down care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from complex cardiac, thoracic, or vascular procedures. The ICU and step-down units support advanced hemodynamic monitoring and post-operative management with guidance from a cardiovascular educator. You’ll collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure quality, safety, and patient-centered care in this dynamic environment.

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required

Licensure

Active Alabama RN license or compact RN license (no temporary licenses accepted)

NURSYS verification

Certification (All Required)

BLS (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Association

Red Cross Provider Course (for ACLS equivalency)

NIH Stroke Certification

Preferred Certification

PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) if working in pediatric cardiac step-down or ICU

Experience

At least 2 years of RN experience
, including 1 year in CSICU or cardiac step-down

Will consider candidates with 18 months of total RN experience
, of which 12 months must be in the specialty area

Deliver complex postoperative care and advanced monitoring in ICU and step-down units

Float as needed to other units or hospitals within the system

Maintain compliance with safety protocols and practice guidelines

Provide compassionate, patient-focused care in a secure, healing environment

Tuscaloosa is a vibrant college town offering affordable living, a welcoming community, and plentiful opportunities for leisure:

Eventful weekends at local sporting venues and cultural festivals

Outdoor recreation at local parks, lakes, and green spaces

Access to quality dining, arts, and family-friendly amenities

Convenient connection via regional airport and interstates

If you're a critical care RN with cardiac surgical experience and a commitment to excellence, apply now to join a team dedicated to high-quality patient outcomes and collaborative care.