Overview
Registered Nurse, CICU opening in Lawrenceville, Georgia. This travel, temporary assignment starts 10/05/2026 for 13 weeks, with a weekly pay range of $1,853 to $1,900 and guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift is 12-hour days on a 12x3 schedule in a high-acuity CICU unit that supports post-operative open-heart, vascular, and thoracic surgeries. The unit is a 20-bed cardiovascular ICU equipped with devices such as intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella, CRRT, and epicardial pacemakers. No local candidates within 50 miles. AHA BLS and ACLS are required; CCRN is preferred, NIH cert is noted in the job notes. Holiday coverage is required for two major holidays and one minor holiday during the assignment.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,853 - $1,900 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour days, 12x3
- Start date: 10/05/2026
- Setting: High-acuity CICU with post-operative cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgery patients
- Location requirement: No local candidates within 50 miles
- Holiday coverage: Must work two major holidays and one minor holiday

Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care for CICU patients recovering from open-heart, vascular, and thoracic surgeries
- Monitor hemodynamics, interpret telemetry, and manage ventilatory support as needed
- Administer medications and therapies, titrate infusions, and monitor for adverse effects
- Manage complex devices and lines (IABP/Impella, CRRT, epicardial pacemakers, central venous/arterial lines)
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, participate in rounds, and update care plans in the electronic health record
- Respond to emergencies, ensure infection control, and educate patients and families as appropriate

Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of recent CICU/CVICU nursing experience
- AHA BLS and ACLS certifications required
- CCRN certification preferred
- NIH certification noted in job notes
- Active RN licensure in Georgia
- Ability to work in a high-acuity CICU environment and meet holiday requirements

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- 13-week assignment
- 12-hour day shifts (12x3)
- Travel assignment with dedicated support through the assignment process
- Clear start date and assignment details; location restrictions noted

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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.