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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is seeking a travel RN for a Cardiovascular Step-Down (CVSU) position in Birmingham, AL, requiring 2+ years of cardiac/CV surgery experience and AHA certifications.
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Position is in a Cardiovascular Step-Down (CVSU) unit within a large, Joint Commission-accredited hospital
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11-bed unit caring for post-cardiac surgery patients
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Patient ratio of 4:1
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GE monitors used for patient care
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EMR system: Cerner
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13-week contract with a night shift schedule (18:30–07:00), 3x12 hours
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4 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule (approximately 2 per month)
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Floating required to other ICUs and at times med/surg
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No on-call requirements
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Active AL RN license or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration — RN license must have no disciplinary actions or hits
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Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) — American Red Cross certifications are not accepted
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Minimum 2 years of recent cardiac/CV surgery nursing experience required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
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Provides post-operative nursing care to cardiac surgery patients in a step-down environment
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Navy scrubs required; fleece is not permitted
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Candidate SSN and DOB are required for consideration
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Certifications must not be expired or set to expire within 30 days of the start date; proof of enrollment in a renewal class is acceptable as a placeholder
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Local candidates are not accepted for this position
