- Specialty
- CVICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Nights
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/30/2026
Job description
First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Wichita, Kansas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
🔥 HIGH-PAYING 48-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT CARDIOTHORACIC ICU (CTICU / CVICU) RN CONTRACT – WICHITA, KS
An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Cardiovascular / Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CVICU / CTICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Wichita, Kansas (Sedgwick County). Operating within a specialized, state-of-the-art 20-bed Cardiothoracic ICU at a regional Level I Trauma Center and comprehensive Heart & Vascular Institute, this high-compensating role features a dependable 48-hour overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, four 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly with built-in overtime). PREMIER 48-HOUR NIGHT PACKAGE ($2,983/WEEK)! BUILT-IN OVERTIME COMPENSATION! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! HIGH-VOLUME OPEN-HEART & THORACIC SURGERY! IMMEDIATE LATE NOVEMBER START! The specialized CTICU nursing team manages fresh immediate post-operative open-heart recoveries, complex thoracic resections, structural heart repairs, and critically ill cardiac patients requiring continuous invasive hemodynamic titration and advanced mechanical support. If you are an acute critical care nurse skilled in fresh CABG/valve recoveries, pulmonary artery catheter surveillance, chest tube management, vasoactive titrations, and dysrhythmia management looking to earn $2,983/week in Kansas, this assignment is built for you!
💰 PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (48-Hour Week)
- Weekly Gross: $2,983.00
- Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,267.00
- Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $33.00/hr (40 regular hours)
- Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $49.50/hr (8 weekly OT hours included)
- (Local clinicians accepted at an adjusted local bill structure).
📅 SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS
- Schedule: Night shifts, 4x12-Hours (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).
- Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours guaranteed weekly (40 regular hours + 8 overtime hours).
- Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (November 29, 2026 – February 27, 2027).
- On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!
- Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Rotational weekend and holiday coverage per departmental operational schedule.
- Department Setting & Capacity: Dedicated 20-bed Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (Dept: Critical Care - Cardiovascular ICU 002 / 20151 / CTICU) caring for cardiac and thoracic surgical patients within an accredited Level I Trauma Center campus.
- Clinical Scope & Specialty Care:
- Immediate recovery and intensive management of fresh post-operative open-heart surgeries: Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting (CABG, on/off pump), surgical and transcatheter valve repair/replacement (AVR, MVR, TAVR), and thoracic aortic reconstructions.
- Direct critical care management of complex thoracic surgical patients: lobectomies, pneumonectomies, esophagectomies, and open/VATS lung resections.
- Invasive hemodynamic surveillance: arterial lines, central venous pressure (CVP), and pulmonary artery catheters (Swan-Ganz / continuous cardiac output, cardiac index, and SVR/PVR monitoring).
- Rapid, continuous titration of multiple critical care continuous infusions: inotropes, vasopressors, vasodilators, antiarrhythmics, insulin infusions, and sedation/paralytics.
- Management of pleural and mediastinal chest tube drainage systems, continuous auto-transfusion / cell saver monitoring, and early detection/intervention for cardiac tamponade or surgical re-exploration.
- Mechanical ventilator management, aggressive post-op pulmonary toilet, early extubation protocols, and rapid weaning.
- Management of temporary epicardial pacing wires (atrial, ventricular, dual-chamber pacing) and external pacemakers.
- Continuous cardiac rhythm analysis, recognition of lethal dysrhythmias, code blue leadership, and rapid hemodynamic stabilization.
- EMR System: Cerner electronic health record.
🚨 REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION
- Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated acute care inpatient CVICU or CTICU RN clinical experience (recent fresh open-heart recovery experience strictly required).
- Licensure: Active Kansas RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal (with active Nursys report).
- Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached):
- Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification.
- Specialty Certifications (Listed on requisition): CPI / MOAB High Risk Certification (both online and on-site clinical portions).
✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized cardiovascular critical care recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!
📍 Location Details: Assignment is located in Wichita, KS 67214 (Dept: Critical Care - Cardiovascular ICU 002 / 20151 / CTICU / Sedgwick County). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 29, 2026 through February 27, 2027 (48 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Nights: 19:00 – 07:30 with 8 hours of weekly overtime included). 🚗 Candidate Policy: Both travel and local candidates accepted (locals subject to adjusted local bill rate). 📞 No Standby Call: Zero standby on-call obligations. 🫀 Unit Setting & Patient Acuity: Dedicated 20-bed Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU); caring for high-acuity open-heart and thoracic surgical recoveries (CABG, valves, thoracic resections, vascular reconstructions). 🖥️ EMR System: Cerner electronic health record (Cerner Test-Out required). 📋 Mandatory Submittal Credentials: Active Kansas RN license (or Compact multistate) in hand with active Nursys verification. Active AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required at submittal. CPI / MOAB High Risk Certification (both online and hands-on modules noted on requisition). Comprehensive resume highlighting dedicated CTICU/CVICU open-heart recovery volume and device competencies. 2 recent professional supervisory/managerial references in matching cardiovascular critical care specialty. 💉 Onboarding Testing & Health Screenings: Pre-start credentialing includes Core Competencies, Specialty Exam, EKG Exam, Unit Specific Checklist, Skills Checklist, Cerner Test-Out, Nova StatStrip, 11-panel drug screen, color vision screening, background checks, 2-step PPD/Quantiferon, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis B, seasonal flu vaccine, and fit test. 📅 Time Off: All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal packet.
About First Connect Health
At First Connect Health, we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency, headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do.
By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry.
But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because:
- ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey.
- ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals.
- ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences.
- ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step.
When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.
Benefits
- Sick pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Weekly pay
- Referral bonus