CVICU Travel Nurse Job in Indianapolis, IN | Nights (3x12)
Ascension St. Vincent - Indianapolis Acute
Indianapolis, IN
Open
Travel RN
CVICU Nurse in Indianapolis, IN
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$2,127
Specialty
CVICU
Travel · RN
Shift
Nights
3×12 hrs
Start Date
ASAP
Flexible
Contract
13 wks
Renewable
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This CVICU travel nurse job in Indianapolis, Indiana, with Advantis Medical is a 13-week Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) contract at Ascension St. Vincent - Indianapolis Acute. This role pays $2,127 per week and follows a Nights shift with a 3x12 schedule. Read more
Job Details
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Facility: Ascension St. Vincent - Indianapolis Acute
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Location: Indianapolis, IN 46260 Explore the area! See our local guide further down this page.
- Contract Length: 13 Weeks
- Shift: Nights (3x12)
- EMR System: Epic
Travel CVICU Requirements:
- 2+ years of recent CVICU experience.
- Must hold all required certifications and licenses as mandated by Indiana and national regulatory bodies.
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis — Indianapolis, IN
Indianapolis, IN
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis is an 840-bed, faith-based tertiary referral and teaching hospital on the north side of Indianapolis — one of Indiana's major Level I trauma and burn centers.
- 840-bed tertiary referral hospital, the flagship of Ascension St. Vincent in Indiana, with graduate medical education (residency) programs Read More
- ACS-verified Level I Trauma Center — one of the only hospitals in Indiana with both adult and pediatric Level I trauma on a single campus (with the co-located Peyton Manning Children's Hospital)
- The only American Burn Association–verified burn center in Indiana providing care for both adults and children (verified 2025)
- Comprehensive Stroke Center and solid-organ transplant programs
- Epic EMR (prior Epic experience a plus)
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FAQs – CVICU Travel Nurse Jobs Near Indianapolis, IN
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.
What is the trauma and referral role of Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis?
Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis is a roughly 800-bed flagship on the city's 86th Street campus and a Level I Trauma Center that draws referrals from much of the state, giving travelers a high-acuity tertiary environment.
Does Ascension St. Vincent Indianapolis have a burn center and transplant program?
Yes — it runs Indiana's only American Burn Association–verified burn center for adults and children, plus a transplant center and a Comprehensive Stroke Center alongside the Level I trauma center and specialized ICUs.
Which specialty units can travel nurses work on at St. Vincent Indianapolis?
The campus spans heart and vascular care, orthopedics, the Lucas Family Brain & Spine program, critical care, and maternity through its Birthing Center, offering a broad and high-acuity caseload.
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 Indianapolis
- Review Indiana nursing license requirements before your assignment.
- Discover Indianapolis salary data for travel nurses.
- View Indiana salary reports for travel nursing assignments.
- Explore the travel nursing housing center to plan your stay.
Explore Indianapolis, IN
At the center of Indiana's referral network, Indianapolis, IN draws cases from much of the state into its larger hospital systems. IU Health Methodist Hospital and Ascension St. Vincent help carry that regional caseload, with travel coverage common in the ICU and surgical suites. Contracts tend to span the wider metro rather than cluster in one district, so a base in Carmel, Greenwood, or Fishers puts a direct highway commute between home and the clinical centers. The grid of interstates, anchored by the I-465 loop, is genuinely the city's commuting backbone. A Colts game at Lucas Oil Stadium or a walk along the downtown Canal Walk fills a day off without much planning.
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 · Indianapolis, IN · $2,127 /wk