Travel CVICU RN - $2,120 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

• Specialty:
  CVICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  09/14/2026
• Duration:
  18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience, ACLS/BLS certification, and a NM or compact RN license.

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a Level I Trauma, teaching hospital
• Care for post-op open heart, CABG, aortic aneurysm/dissection repair, fem-pop bypass, pulmonary embolism, cardiac arrest, endovascular repair, heart failure, MODS, and sepsis patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Perform bedside surgical procedures including CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz lines, arterial lines, central venous catheters, chest tubes, foley insertion, and NG tube placement
• Uses specialized equipment including CRRT, Hemosphere, Bladder Scanner, Cortrak, Ultrasound, Phillips monitors, Impella, IABP, ECMO, ZOLL, Dopplers, Glidescope, Pupilometer, Blanketrol, Arctic Sun, Belmont, and Bair Hugger
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Weekend shifts required as needed
• No on-call responsibilities
• May float to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED (to care for admitted patients), and PACU (to care for admitted patients)
• 36 or 48 contracted hours per week, though facility may call off up to 3 times during a 13-week assignment
• Block scheduling not guaranteed

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS and TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• CVICU experience preferred
• Trauma Level II experience required;
  Trauma Level I and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Cerner charting system experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT, NT) required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, and obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG required
• Pending license accepted

• Must work 2 out of 3 holiday bundles:
  Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, or New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
• COVID vaccine is optional but facility requires reporting of vaccination status or declination
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval
• No candidates residing within 100 miles of the facility will be accepted
• Black scrubs required
• Assignment length is 18 weeks with a minimum contract length of 10 weeks for new contracts and extensions
• Overtime must be approved by the client before being worked
• Travelers who have completed 4 consecutive assignments or reached the one-year mark require a 6-month system break
• Former staff members require 12 months of separation before eligibility

American Traveler Job  #P-742026. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.