Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,928 per week

Level 1 is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Wichita, Kansas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/18/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Travel RN CVICU - Wichita, KS

Job Description
Join an elite critical care team at Ascension Via Christi St. Francis in Wichita, KS for a rewarding 13-week contract. In this high-acuity 20-bed Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU), you will manage complex post-operative cardiac and thoracic surgery patients alongside a strong multidisciplinary team. Enjoy working in a supportive environment with flexible compensation packages tailored to fit your healthcare coverage and financial goals.

Requirements

2+ years of recent experience in a CVICU or ICU setting managing cardiac surgical patients

Active Kansas (KS) State License or Compact/Multi-State License

Active Certifications: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS

Floating flexibility to aligned critical care units as needed by the facility

Day 1 essential competencies in post-op open heart care, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and vasoactive drip titration

Preferred Qualifications

Procedural experience managing specialized cardiac devices including IABP, Impella, or CRRT

Technical background in high-volume post-CABG, valve replacement, and complex thoracic surgical care

Previous travel nursing contract experience in a high-acuity critical care unit

Level 1 Job ID . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Level 1

Level 1 Nurse Staffing is a nurse-owned healthcare staffing agency serving hospitals and healthcare facilities throughout the Midwest Region. Founded by experienced nurses, we understand the challenges clinicians face because we have there ourselves.

Why Choose Level 1?

• Nurse-owned and operated
• Travel, local contract, and PRN opportunities
• Competitive pay and transparent communication
• Dedicated recruiters who put clinicians first
• A company culture built on integrity, respect, and partnership

Benefits

• Bereavement
• Dental benefits
• Guaranteed Hours
• Holiday Pay
• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Vision benefits