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Shift: Days, 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/CSU (CSICU/CSU) day shift position in Tuscaloosa, AL, requiring 2 years of recent CVICU experience and an active AL or compact RN license.
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Day shift position, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM, in a Cardiac Surgical ICU (CSICU) and Cardiac Stepdown Unit (CSU) setting
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CSICU is a 4-bed unit specializing in adult and geriatric patients with cardiac, thoracic, vascular, and other surgical conditions requiring critical care
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CSU is an 8-bed stepdown unit focused on post-operative care and recovery of cardiac, thoracic, and vascular surgery patients
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Care is primarily focused on post-operative recovery and complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring
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Both units are supported by a cardiovascular educator
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Schedule requires working every other weekend
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Holiday coverage required as assigned
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Floating to other units and hospitals is required
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Charting via Meditech EMR (experience preferred but not required)
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13-week contract
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Active AL RN license or compact RN license currently in hand — no pending or temporary licenses accepted
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No hits (past or current) on nursing license allowed
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NURSYS verification required
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Certifications required: AHA or Red Cross BLS, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
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Minimum 2 years of experience, with at least 1 year of recent CVICU specialty experience
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Associate degree in nursing (ADN) or higher required
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Active state or compact RN license, current driver's license, and two professional references from within the last year required for consideration
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Nurses are expected to exhibit high levels of professional competency in managing complex cardiac surgical patients
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Both units take a patient-centered approach to care in a safe and secure environment
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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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Virtual orientation will include competency-based modules — no HealthStream modules required prior to start
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Timekeeping is managed through Centricity
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Solid navy scrubs required
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Local candidates are welcome to apply — no radius restrictions
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PALS certification preferred if assigned to work in a pediatric unit
