CVICU Travel Nurse Job in Tuscaloosa, AL | Nights (3x12)
DCH Regional Medical Center
Tuscaloosa, AL
Open
Travel RN
CVICU Nurse in Tuscaloosa, AL
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$2,064
Specialty
CVICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
12/07
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This CVICU travel nurse job in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at DCH Regional Medical Center. This role pays $2,064 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
- Facility: DCH Regional Medical Center
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Location: Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Meditech
Travel CVICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent CVICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Alabama and national regulatory bodies.
DCH Regional Medical Center — Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa, AL
DCH Regional Medical Center is a 583-bed (authorized) not-for-profit hospital and the cornerstone of the DCH Health System, serving West Alabama for over a century from a campus adjacent to the University of Alabama. Travel nurses join the region's primary referral and trauma center, with a significant trauma and acute-care role.
- A state-designated Level III Trauma Center (since 2010) with a 16-bed Trauma Surgical ICU and a 54-bed emergency department (~80,000 visits a year). Read More
- A Level II Stroke Center and critical-care units at regional-referral acuity.
- Cardiology that includes open-heart surgery, a cardiac catheterization lab, and a cardiac ICU.
- The Lewis and Faye Manderson Cancer Center (medical and radiation oncology, clinical trials), plus robotic and minimally invasive surgery.
- Obstetrics with a NICU; a University of Alabama family-medicine residency training site.
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FAQs – CVICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Tuscaloosa, AL
What certifications do travel CVICU jobs require?
Most travel CVICU RN jobs require Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS). Some facilities may also prefer or require Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification, particularly for higher-acuity cardiac units. AACN’s Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC) can also be a plus for roles involving recent open-heart recovery, but facilities typically place the most emphasis on current CVICU experience and the specific cardiac patients and devices you’ve managed.
Can general ICU experience qualify me for a travel CVICU job?
Sometimes, but facilities often look closely at how much of your recent ICU experience involved cardiac patients and CVICU-specific responsibilities. A strong general ICU background may transfer well for some assignments, while others prefer nurses with recent dedicated CVICU experience. Clearly outlining your most relevant recent experience can help facilities determine whether your background is a match.
How much CVICU experience do I need for a travel assignment?
Most facilities look for recent CVICU or closely related critical care experience where you have worked independently with high-acuity cardiac patients. The exact amount of experience required varies by facility, but travelers should be prepared to show that their recent background matches the unit’s acuity, monitoring expectations, and level of independence.
Benefits
- Day One Benefits, Medical, Dental, Vision & 401(k)
- Relocation and Travel Reimbursement
- Dedicated team to help with state licensing & renewals
- Weekly Direct Deposit
- $1,000 Referral Bonus + $250 Bonus for Your Referral
Resources for this CVICU job in Tuscaloosa
- Review Alabama nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- View Alabama salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Tuscaloosa, AL
Tuscaloosa, AL blends university energy with steady regional care needs that extend beyond the campus population. DCH Regional Medical Center supports consistent volume across emergency departments and medical-surgical units. Northport, Vance, and Moundville offer nearby housing options that keep drives manageable. Tuscaloosa National Airport helps simplify regional arrivals and quick turnarounds between contracts. Off shift, many travelers reset along the Black Warrior Riverwalk or use the University of Alabama area as a natural “hub” for errands. The city’s layout stays straightforward, which makes Tuscaloosa an efficient contract market in west-central Alabama.
Travel Nursing Jobs With Advantis Medical — The Gold Standard
At Advantis Medical Staffing, we take great pride in our commitment to caring for travel nurses. We are dedicated to connecting nurses with the best travel nursing jobs nationwide, while providing exceptional service that fosters a trusted partnership for life. Our mission is to deliver the “Gold Standard” in service—not only by securing your first assignment but by advocating for your long-term career goals and well-being.
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Travel CVICU · Tuscaloosa, AL · $2,064 /wk