Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,200 per week in Augusta, GA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Augusta
Posted on: March 9, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Location: Augusta, GA Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,200 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 12 Weeks Start Date: 3/23/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Augusta, Georgia, 30901! ID: 76177941 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00) Description: Minimum Experience: 2 years; 1st Timers are acceptedPatient Population: Adults to GeriatricsCertifications Required: BLS, ACLSGeneral Skills and Work Setting Requirements: CV3 ICU is a cardiovascular intensive care unit. We specialize in taking care of a specific population of patients that include patients with LVADS, balloon pumps, swan catheters, temporary pacemakers, femoral and venous sheaths, arterial lines, TR bands, patients on CRRT. We are a 10 bed CV ICU. We have an intensivist present in the unit Monday-Friday. We have multidisciplinary rounds with the intensivist and care team at 10 am everyday Monday-Friday. My nurses typically carry 2 patients, and we run with a free charge nurse. We titrate cardiac gtts, vasoactive medications and any sedation for patients that are intubated,A lot of patient's will have AAA repairs done and when they come back from these procedures they have to lay flat for a specific amount of hours. We keep a close eye on the patients and effective communication is extremely important between the nurses, physicians and care teamRatio / Census: 1:1-2; 10 Beds with average daily census of 7Unit Systems: Epic, Pyxis, SBARScrub Color: Navy BlueRTO: MAX 7 days RTO Blackout Dates: Spring Break (April 4th-12th) Weekends: Every other weekend unless specified elsewhereFloating: Yes, within facility/scope of practice as needed Call Requirements: NoneHolidays: If one major holiday falls in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work it. If two major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work both of the holidays. If three major holidays fall in his/her assignment period, the traveler is expected to work two of the holidays.Major Holidays are listed DayIndependence DayLabor DayThanksgiving/Black FridayChristmas Eve/Christmas DayNew Years Eve/New Years DayCompliance: Full compliance required to start on time; if not compliant in time the push back is 2 weeks due to bi-weekly orientation schedule.*Aya Offer*Aya Offer Information: Once candidate has signed and confirmation has been sent, manager has 48 hours to review the profile/confirmation and determine if unit/schedule/expertise fit. *Aya Offer only available if clinical pass within RTO guidelines meets specific facility requirements*.Locals Accepted - Same RatePlease Note: Number of Non-Billable Orientation (NBO) Hours is determined by contract length (ex 8hrs for 8 week assignment; 19hrs for 19 week assignment) Modified 12:00:00 AM Account Manager: Rachel Sanchez Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : 2 Charting System Experience : Preferred Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : Preferred LTAC Experience : Preferred Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : Preferred Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLSSkills : Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)*, Medical Intensive Care Unit*, Surgical Intensive Care Unit*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Management of patient with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG, Thermoregulation: hypothermia/hyperthermia, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), Central Venous Pressure Monitoring (CVP), Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Post Cardiac Surgery (Not directly from the OR), Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Sheath Removal, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Valve Repair/Replacement, Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD/RVAD), IV insulin protocols, GI surgery, Chronic/Acute Renal failure, CVVHD/CRRT, Accessing/Managing Ports, Arterial line management, Blood Product Administration, Central line care/management, PICC line management, Starting and maintaining IVs, Continuous IV paralytics/Neuromuscular blockade, Continuous IV sedation, Emergency Medications, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, CVA/Acute Stroke management, Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, ICP monitoring, Assist with management of BiPAP, BiPAP/CPAP management/maintenance, Assist with Chest Tube Insertion/Removal, Care of Ventilated Patient, Fresh tracheostomy, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Pulmonary edema, Pulmonary embolism, Respiratory failure, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Ventilator Management, Infection Prevention, Isolation Precautions/PPE, Phlebotomy, Surgical Wounds with drains/Wound Vac, Epicardial Pacing Wire Care and Management Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 4 Patient Ratios Nights : 4 Patient Ratios Weekends : 4 Float Required : - Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : 6 Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults Daily Census : 7 Number of Visits Per Day : 4 Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : 10 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation Patient Diagnoses : Cardiogenic shockcardiac/pericardial tamponadeLow cardiac output syndromeAcue/chronic respiratory failureAortic dissectionAcute on chronic diastolic heart failureAortoiliac occlusive diseaseDecompensated heart failureSTEMI/NSTEMIunstable anginaacute lower limb ischemiaAbdominal aortic aneurysmhyperkalemia Special Procedures/Unit Details : CV3 ICU is a cardiovascular intensive care unit. We specialize in taking care of a specific population of patients that include patients with LVADS, balloon pumps, swan catheters, temporary pacemakers, femoral and venous sheaths, arterial lines, TR bands, patients on CRRT. We are a 10 bed CV ICU. We have an intensivist present in the unit Monday-Friday. We have multidisciplinary rounds with the intensivist and care team at 10 am everyday Monday-Friday. My nurses typically carry 2 patients, and we run with a free charge nurse. We titrate cardiac gtts, vasoactive medications and any sedation for patients that are intubated,A lot of patient's will have AAA repairs done and when they come back from these procedures they have to lay flat for a specific amount of hours. We keep a close eye on the patients and effective communication is extremely important between the nurses, physicians and care team Special Equipment : LVADsBalloon pumpsSWAN cathetersTemporary pacemakersCRRT machinevenous/femoral sheaths Tier1 Travel Compliance Compliance Document Deadline is the Tuesday prior to Start Please only submit to your candidate's FIRST choice and acknowledge your candidate's openness or flexibility to other Piedmont locations, units and shifts in the submission email Perm Staff Rule: MUST be away for 1 FULL YEAR from all Piedmont facilities to return as traveler GA or Compact license must be in hand at time of submittal References : TWO supervisory references are HIGHLY preferred at time of submission, some units require two on the profile to review. Must be Manager or above - charge not accepted. RTO : MAX 7 days; RTO required with submission HOLIDAY RTO POLICY: If one or two major holidays occur during assignment period, travelers are expected to be available to work the holiday(s), - NO HOLIDAY RTO CAN BE REQUESTED If three major holidays occur during assignment period, the travelers are expected to be available to work two of the holidays. ONE HOLIDAY RTO Request can be reviewed for approval Major Holidays are listed below: Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving/Black Friday (Counts as 1 holiday) Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (Counts as 1 holiday) New Years Eve/New Years Day (Counts as 1 holiday) Required Pre-Application Fee : For CVOR First Assistant, OR Tech First Assistant, and RNFA - Required Pre-Application Fee : There is a mandatory $125 pre-application fee for privileging these candidates. This must be margined for on all New offers (AS INTERNAL COST). *VERY IMPORTANT - Candidates must be available to submit core items and complete/schedule labs within 48 hours of signing the contract to ensure an on-time start. Will take local candidates; same BR Return travelers : If a traveler is deemed unable to return to one facility, please have them complete one successful assignment outside of Piedmont prior to rebooking at a new location Modules: Modules are non-billable, hours are factored in NBO Modules are completed during orientation, and vary by specialty Modules are recorded via transcripts Submittal Details: Tier1 Travel ComplianceCompliance Document Deadline is the Tuesday prior to StartPlease only submit to your candidate's FIRST choice and acknowledge your candidate's openness or flexibility to other Piedmont locations, units and shifts in the submission emailPerm Staff Rule: MUST be away for 1 FULL YEAR from all Piedmont facilities to return as travelerGA or Compact license must be in hand at time of submittalReferences: TWO supervisory references are HIGHLY preferred at time of submission, some units require two on the profile to review. Must be Manager or above - charge not accepted.RTO: MAX 7 days; RTO required with submissionHOLIDAY RTO POLICY: If one or two major holidays occur during assignment period, travelers are expected to be available to work the holiday(s), - NO HOLIDAY RTO CAN BE REQUESTEDIf three major holidays occur during assignment period, the travelers are expected to be available to work two of the holidays. ONE HOLIDAY RTO Request can be reviewed for approvalMajor Holidays are listed DayIndependence DayLabor DayThanksgiving/Black Friday (Counts as 1 holiday)Christmas Eve/Christmas Day (Counts as 1 holiday)New Years Eve/New Years Day (Counts as 1 holiday)Required Pre-Application Fee: For CVOR First Assistant, OR Tech First Assistant, and RNFA - Required Pre-Application Fee: There is a mandatory $125 pre-application fee for privileging these candidates. This must be margined for on all New offers (AS INTERNAL COST).*VERY IMPORTANT - Candidates must be available to submit core items and complete/schedule labs within 48 hours of signing the contract to ensure an on-time start.Will take local candidates; same BRReturn travelers: If a traveler is deemed unable to return to one facility, please have them complete one successful assignment outside of Piedmont prior to rebooking at a new are non-billable, hours are factored in NBOModules are completed during orientation, and vary by specialtyModules are recorded via transcripts Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:84 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. If you enjoy outdoor activities, travel nursing in different regions provides opportunities for adventure sports like hiking, skiing, or water sports, depending on the assignment location. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. Requirements Required for Onboarding CVICU Exam CVICU RN Skills Checklist 29477092EXPTEMP

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