Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,308 per week in Augusta, GA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Augusta
Posted on: March 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Augusta, GA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,308 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 Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Augusta,
Georgia, 30901! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing
Specialty: CVICU Duration: 12 Weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift:
12 Experience: Minimum of 2 years required; first timers accepted.
License: Valid nursing license required. Certifications: BLS, ACLS
required. Must-Have: Experience in a cardiovascular intensive care
unit is preferred. Ability to manage patients with complex
cardiovascular conditions. Experience titrating cardiac medications
and ventilator management. Description: This position involves
providing care in a cardiovascular intensive care unit. The
population served includes adults to geriatrics. The unit
specializes in managing patients with LVADs, balloon pumps, Swan
catheters, temporary pacemakers, femoral and venous sheaths,
arterial lines, and CRRT. Nurses typically care for 2 patients and
work with a free charge nurse. Close monitoring of patients is
required, especially after procedures such as AAA repairs.
Effective communication among the care team is essential. Nurses
will be responsible for titrating cardiac drips, vasoactive
medications, and sedation for intubated patients. There is an
intensivist present in the unit Monday through Friday, with
multidisciplinary rounds occurring daily. The unit has a total of
10 beds with an average daily census of 7. Patient ratios are
maintained at 1:1 to 1:2 based on acuity. Collaboration with
various interdisciplinary teams is an important aspect of the role.
Experience with charting systems is preferred. Knowledge of
managing patients with respiratory failure, dysrhythmias, and
multi-system organ dysfunction is necessary. Additional skills in
emergency medication administration and procedural sedation
monitoring are also required. This position will require
availability during major holidays and weekends, with a maximum of
7 days of requested time off. Compliance with all necessary
requirements is essential for employment. Candidates must adhere to
pre-application and onboarding timelines. 5 Benefits of Travel
Nursing Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing
with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different
patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills.
Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds and with different
healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy skills, making you a
more effective advocate in various healthcare settings. Develop
strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new
environments independently. This independence is not only
professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Different
facilities may use various healthcare technologies and electronic
health record systems. Exposure to these technologies enhances your
proficiency in adapting to different digital healthcare platforms.
Tailor your career path by selecting assignments that align with
your professional goals and interests. This customization allows
you to focus on areas of healthcare that resonate with your
passion. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA
Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29435669EXPTEMP
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