Posted May 27, 2026 · Last seen active Jul 27, 2026
About this role
We're looking for Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Hickory, NC. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.
As a CVICU Travel Nurse, you will work with a diverse team of caregivers to administer care to patients following specialized procedures including open-heart surgery and heart transplants. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs should have experience and skill caring for patients in a fast-paced, urgent and critical care environment.
As a CVICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:
Provide critical care to patients with potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
Prepare and administer prescribed medications.
Take samples for diagnostic tests; order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests.
Apply hemodynamic, phlebotomy and IV protocols.
Be called in for emergencies to provide CPR and operate defibrillators hospital-wide.
Educate patients and family members on how to manage recovery at home.
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CVICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.
Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, 1.5 Years
* Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.
Pay: $1,764.47
Requirements
Registered Nurse (RN)
RN
ACLS
BLS
1.5 Years
About the employer
TNAA Healthcare
Staffing partner
Assignment workplace not listed.
TNAA Healthcare is a travel nursing staffing agency headquartered in Columbus, OH, that places Registered Nurses in short-term and immediate-fill travel assignments at healthcare facilities across multiple states. The agency requires candidates to have at least one year of experience…
What reviewers appreciate
+Offers travel assignments across multiple states, providing geographic flexibility
+Focuses on specialized, high-acuity nursing roles such as EP Lab and PCICU
+Provides detailed and transparent job descriptions with clear clinical expectations
What reviewers flag
−Travel assignments require nurses to relocate temporarily, which may involve personal disruption
−Physical demands are significant, including standing and walking for long periods, bending, leaning, and stooping
−Nurses must quickly learn complex technologies in fast-paced specialty environments
Hickory sits in the foothills of western North Carolina, blending small-town ease with access to Lake Hickory and nearby Blue Ridge scenery. A lower-key pace and tight-knit community make it appealing for nurses seeking balance beyond the bedside.
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