Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $1,855 per week
Cross Country Nurses — Tuscaloosa, AL
$1,855/wk
Apply now- Specialty
- CVICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 36/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 09/28/2026
Job description
Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/28/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The ICU Cardiovascular (Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular) registered nurse position is based in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The role involves providing specialized care in a high-acuity 8-bed unit that manages complex adult cardiac patients. The nurse will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes within a safe and comfortable environment.
Job Details:
- Shift: Nights, 12 hours per shift
- Schedule: 36 hours per week, accepting 36 or 48 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Associated degree in nursing; current American Heart Association Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), American Heart Association Advanced Heart Attack (AHA), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications; registered nurse license in the state of Alabama or a compact license; at least 2 years of experience, or 18 months of experience working at the highest level of professional license with 1 year of recent experience in the specialty.
- Preferred Qualifications: Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification if working in a pediatric unit
- Additional Information: Candidates must be willing to float to other units and hospitals as needed. The position is hospital-based with no remote work option. Parking is available.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1296605. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus