CVICU RN Job in Bloomington, IN

IU Health Bloomington Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for its Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This is a 91-day travel assignment beginning November 17, 2026.

Shift & Compensation

• 3 x 12-hour night shifts per week (36 hours)
• $2,113 weekly pay
• Every other weekend required; must work 2 out of 3 major holidays
• No on-call

Unit Overview

The CVICU is a mixed-acuity unit serving primarily cardiovascular and thoracic surgery patients. ICU patient ratios are 1:2, with rare acute airway ratios of 1:3–4. The unit accommodates flex acuity of medical/surgical, progressive, and ICU-level patients, including those recovering from CABG, TAVR, SAVR, MVR, and VATS procedures. Additional populations include cardiology, endocrine, and oncology patients.

Core Responsibilities

You will provide direct care and monitoring of post-cardiac surgery patients, manage dysrhythmia interpretation and response, administer blood products, and maintain central lines, PICC lines, and arterial lines. You will titrate cardiac and vasoactive medications, provide ventilator management, and perform sheath removal and post-cardiac catheterization care as needed. You may float within scope to meet facility needs.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of CVICU or related critical care experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications
• Proficiency with dysrhythmia interpretation, post-cardiac surgery care, arterial and central line management, and ventilator management
• Experience with blood product administration, PICC line management, and titration of cardiac drips

Preferred Qualifications

• NIHSS certification
• Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, ventricular assist devices (LVAD/RVAD/Impella), or pre/post-cardiac intervention procedures
• Charge nurse experience
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic health record system

Facility Amenities

All patient rooms are private with overhead lifts and telemetry monitoring. Free parking is available. Dress code requires black bottoms and red top.