Travel Registered Nurse CCU Job

• Start date: 06/15/2026
• Setting: cardiothoracic ICU within an acute care environment
• Travel policy: 75-mile radius eligibility; locals accepted at reduced rate

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care for CTICU patients, including post-cardiac surgery and cardiovascular diagnoses such as cardiogenic shock or aortic aneurysm (AAA) with appropriate monitoring and intervention
• Monitor hemodynamics, invasive lines, ventilators, and vasoactive medications; respond to deterioration and emergencies promptly
• Collaborate with the cardiac surgery team, nursing colleagues, and ancillary staff to coordinate care and ensure smooth transitions
• Perform accurate and timely documentation in EPIC; ensure vital signs, labs, imaging, and progress notes are up to date
• Conduct neuro assessments (NIHSS) and maintain rigorous infection control, patient safety, and comfort
• Adhere to ACLS and BLS protocols; participate in rounding, care planning, and discharge planning for complex postoperative patients

Requirements

• Active registered nurse license in New York (RN)
• 2+ years of direct CTICU or Cardiothoracic ICU experience
• Experience caring for patients with fresh hearts post-surgery; capable of managing complex post-op cases
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required
• EPIC electronic health record experience required
• Travel experience required; willingness to comply with 75-mile radius policy (locals may be considered at a reduced rate)

Benefits and Support

• 36 guaranteed hours per week during a 13-week assignment
• 12-hour night shifts on a 2x3 schedule
• Travel-focused assignment with CTICU specialization
• Structured, agency-supported onboarding and ongoing travel assistance
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment

Find more opportunities If this CCU RN role isn’t the right fit, consider other openings available through Healthforce Healthcare LLC at https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply. You’ll find additional CCU and ICU opportunities across various locations.

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

• Travel RN jobs in Med Surg, ICU, ER, LTC, and more
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Our goal is simple: match you with the right assignment, in the right location, at the right pay.

What Makes Healthforce Different

We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

• Competitive weekly pay packages with transparent breakdowns
• Fast credentialing support to help you get submitted quickly
• Dedicated recruiters who stay with you from submission to start
• 24/7 support while you are on assignment
• Nationwide job access across multiple specialties and care settings

We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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Healthforce is designed around the needs of today’s travel healthcare workforce. We make it easier for clinicians to move quickly, stay informed, and access strong opportunities across the country.

• Quick submissions to open jobs
• Access to multiple job options at once
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• Ongoing support throughout your contract

Whether you are searching for your next assignment or planning your first travel job, our team is here to help you move forward with confidence.

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Healthforce is actively hiring travel nurses and allied healthcare professionals for assignments nationwide.

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