Job description
ICU RN - Cardiovascular ICU
Location: Overland Park, Kansas
Start Date: 09-28-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Monday-Sunday, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (overnight)
Hours per Week: 48
Candidate Pay Rate: $54 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Deliver critical care to patients in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU
- Perform advanced procedures such as ECMO cannulation and pericardial drain placement
- Manage telemetry, pressor support, and positive inotropes
- Coordinate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient care
- Document patient assessments and interventions accurately
- Serve as a charge nurse for night shifts when needed
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse with at least 1 year of ICU experience
- ACLS/BLS or ALS/BLS certification required
- Experience in CVICU, telemetry, and critical care procedures preferred
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Ability to work overnight shifts and weekends
Knowledge & Skills
- Critical care nursing
- ECMO cannulation
- Chest tube management
- Pacemaker and defibrillator management
- Cath/EP lab recovery
- Advanced hemodynamic monitoring
- Patient assessment and vital sign interpretation
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401K retirement savings plan
- Paid Time Off to recharge
- Travel reimbursement
- Licensure assistance & reimbursement
- A supportive team that values YOU
Travel Perks: Explore Overland Park, Kansas
Explore the beautiful parks of Overland Park, visit the Overland Park Arboretum, enjoy the Kansas City Zoo, take a trip to Lake Shawnee, or catch a show at the Overland Park Performing Arts Center
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a ICU RN - Cardiovascular ICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.