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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 20, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiac Surgical ICU (CSICU/CSU) Night Shift position in Tuscaloosa, AL, requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience and an active AL or compact RN license.
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Work in a Cardiac Surgical ICU (CSICU), a 4-bed unit focused on adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other surgical conditions requiring critical care
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Also covers a Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU), an 8-bed unit focused on post-operative recovery following cardiac, thoracic, or vascular surgery
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Primary focus is on post-operative recovery and complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring
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Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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13-week contract
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Every other weekend required
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Holiday coverage required
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Floating to other units and hospitals is required
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EMR: Meditech (experience not required)
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Active RN license in Alabama or a compact state required — no pending or temporary licenses accepted
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No hits (past or current) on nursing license allowed
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Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with at least 1 year recent experience in the specialty
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Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or higher required
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Required certifications: BLS (AHA or Red Cross), NIH Stroke Scale (AHA)
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NURSYS verification required
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Current driver's license required
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Two professional references from within the last year required
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Both the CSICU and CSU are supported by a dedicated cardiovascular educator
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Care approach is patient-centered, emphasizing comfort, safety, and a positive patient experience
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PALS certification preferred for any assignments involving pediatric patients
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Scrub color requirement: solid navy
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All ICU RNs are required to complete an on-site assessment test in addition to an online pre-test
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Orientation is virtual and includes competency-based modules — no pre-start HealthStream modules required
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Local candidates are welcome to apply with no radius restrictions
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Timekeeping system: Centricity
