First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVICU Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/30/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel HIGH-PAYING 48-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT PEDIATRIC CVICU RN CONTRACT – INDIANAPOLIS, IN An urgent 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Pediatric Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (Peds CVICU) Registered Nurse (RN) in Indianapolis, Indiana (Marion County). Operating within a state-of-the-art, dedicated 8-bed Pediatric Cardiac ICU interconnected with a 14-bed Pediatric Intensive Care Unit (PICU) at an acclaimed regional children's hospital campus, this premier role features a dependable 48-hour overnight schedule (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, four 12-hour shifts guaranteed weekly with built-in overtime). TOP-TIER 48-HOUR NIGHT PACKAGE ($2,996/WEEK)! EXCEPTIONAL TAX-FREE STIPEND ($1,540/WK)! BUILT-IN OVERTIME COMPENSATION! HIGH-ACUITY CONGENITAL HEART SURGERY PROGRAM! LATE NOVEMBER / ASAP START! Collaborating closely with pediatric cardiothoracic surgeons, pediatric cardiac intensivists, perfusionists, and advanced practice providers, the CVICU nursing team delivers intensive pre-operative optimization and complex post-operative critical care for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients with congenital and acquired heart defects. If you are an acute pediatric cardiac critical care nurse skilled in invasive pediatric hemodynamics, open-chest management, vasoactive titrations, mechanical ventilation, and rapid bedside stabilization looking to earn $2,996/week in Indiana, this assignment is built for you! PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (48-Hour Week) Weekly Gross: $2,996.00 Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,540.00 Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $28.00/hr (40 regular hours) Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $42.00/hr (8 weekly OT hours included) (Local clinicians accepted at an adjusted local bill structure).

SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS Schedule: Night shifts, 4x12-Hours (19:00 PM – 07:30 AM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM).

Note: Core requisition requires availability for 36 hours minimum, with 48 hours structured for this top-earning overtime package; scheduling flexibility needed to align with active cardiac surgical cases.

Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours guaranteed weekly (40 regular hours 8 overtime hours).

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks (November 30, 2026 – February 28, 2027; ASAP start available).

On-Call Requirements: Standby on-call participation is required to support urgent cardiac cases and surgical emergencies.

Weekend & Holiday Coverage: Every other weekend rotation; standard rotational holiday coverage.

Department Setting & Capacity: Specialized 8-bed Pediatric CVICU connected to a 14-bed PICU within a premier regional pediatric medical center (Dept: Critical Care - Pediatric ICU 001 / 20270).

Floating Scope: Subject to float as clinically appropriate to like pediatric critical care and inpatient units, including PICU, General Pediatrics, and Level IV NICU.

Clinical Scope & Specialty Care: Direct critical care nursing for neonates, infants, and pediatric patients undergoing complex congenital heart surgery and interventional cardiac catheterizations.

Specialized post-operative management of congenital repairs: ASD/VSD closures, Tetralogy of Fallot repairs, arterial switch operations (TGA), coarctation repairs, Norwood/Glenn/Fontan single-ventricle palliation stages, and truncus arteriosus repairs. Management of open-chest sternotomies, mediastinal/pleural chest drainage systems, transthoracic intracardiac lines (LA, RA, PA catheters), and arterial lines. Complex invasive hemodynamic monitoring, core-to-peripheral temperature gradients, SvO2 tracking, and cardiac output optimization.

Rapid titration of weight-based neonatal and pediatric continuous infusions: inotropes (milrinone, epinephrine, dopamine), vasopressors, prostaglandins (PGE), vasodilators, and sedation/paralytic infusions. Pediatric mechanical ventilator management, high-frequency oscillatory ventilation (HFOV), and inhaled nitric oxide (iNO) delivery. Immediate recognition and management of low cardiac output syndrome (LCOS), junctional ectopic tachycardia (JET), lethal pediatric dysrhythmias, and cardiac arrest resuscitation adhering to PALS guidelines.

EMR System: Inpatient electronic health record.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION Experience: Minimum 1–2 years of dedicated acute care inpatient Pediatric CVICU or high-acuity pediatric cardiac critical care RN clinical experience.

Licensure: Active Indiana RN License or Compact/NLC Multistate License strictly in hand at submittal (with active Nursys report).

Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached): Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only . Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) — AHA only . Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only .

Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP or NRP Advanced) — AAP/AHA . NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Certification. ✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards.

Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized pediatric critical care recruitment team. We guarantee 100% upfront financial transparency, immediate credential checklist mapping, and prioritized clinical review!

Location Details: Assignment is located in Indianapolis, IN 46260 (Dept: Critical Care - Pediatric ICU 001 / 20270 / Marion County). ⏱️ Assignment Schedule & Hours: 13-week contract starting November 30, 2026 through February 28, 2027 (ASAP start accepted; 48 hours guaranteed weekly on 12-hour Nights: 19:00 – 07:30 with 8 hours of weekly overtime included; every other weekend and holidays required).

Candidate Policy: Both travel and local candidates accepted (locals subject to adjusted local bill rate).

On-Call Requirement: Willingness to take departmental standby on-call is strictly required to accommodate dynamic surgical case schedules.

Unit Acuity & Structure: Specialized 8-bed Pediatric CVICU connected to a 14-bed PICU; cares for both pre-op and post-op congenital heart disease patients.

Floating Policy: Must be willing and open to float as needed across pediatric service lines: PICU, General Pediatrics, and NICU.

Mandatory Submittal Credentials: Active Indiana RN license (or Compact multistate) in hand with active Nursys verification. Active AHA BLS, AHA PALS, AHA ACLS, AAP/AHA NRP (or NRP Advanced), and NIHSS certifications required at submittal. Comprehensive resume highlighting dedicated Pediatric CVICU/congenital cardiac surgery experience. 2 recent professional supervisory/managerial references in matching pediatric cardiac critical care specialty.

Onboarding Testing & Health Screenings: Pre-start credentialing includes Core Competencies, Pharmacology Exam, Specialty Exam, EKG Exam, Unit Specific Checklist, Skills Checklist, Color Vision screening, 11-panel drug screen, background checks, 2-step PPD/Quantiferon, MMR, Varicella, Tdap, Hepatitis B, seasonal flu vaccine, and fit test.

Time Off: All Requested Time Off (RTO) must be presented upfront with the submittal packet. About First Connect Health At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do. By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry. But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because: ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey. ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals. ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences. ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step. When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

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