CVICU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract – Albuquerque, NM

CVICU | Registered Nurse | 13-Week Travel RN Contract
- Albuquerque, NM CVICU Registered Nurse
- Travel RN Job in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Travel CVICU RN opportunity in Albuquerque, NM: Join a high-acuity Cardiovascular ICU team and provide expert critical care for complex cardiac patients in a fast-paced travel nursing assignment.

Join a high-acuity Cardiovascular ICU team in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a vibrant Southwestern city known for its beautiful mountain views, rich culture, and year-round sunshine. This travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity is ideal for a skilled CVICU nurse who thrives in a fast-paced critical care environment and enjoys working with complex cardiac patients. If you are confident in your cardiovascular ICU skill set and looking for a rewarding next assignment, this role offers the chance to make an immediate impact.

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Start Date: August 31, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hours per week
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
• Orientation: 24 hours onsite

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
• At least 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience required; 2 years of CVICU experience preferred
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Strong critical care nursing skills and comfort caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Ability to float to like units within scope as needed
• Pending New Mexico or compact RN license accepted prior to start

• Deliver safe, high-quality care to cardiovascular ICU patients with complex medical needs
• Monitor and manage cardiac drips, vasoactive medications, and invasive hemodynamic lines
• Provide care for ventilated patients and support advanced respiratory needs
• Assist with post-cardiac surgery, cardiac cath/intervention, and other critical cardiac care procedures
• Interpret dysrhythmias, ABGs, and patient trends to respond quickly to changes in condition
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and the interdisciplinary care team
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit protocols and safety standards

• Competitive weekly pay for experienced CVICU travel nurses
• High-acuity critical care setting with a 1:2 patient ratio
• 12-hour night shift schedule with flexible weekly hour options
• Opportunity to grow your cardiovascular ICU experience in a respected healthcare setting

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