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 NM or compact licensure, 2+ years of CVICU experience, and Trauma Level II experience.

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a Level I Trauma, teaching, children's hospital providing short-term acute care
• 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
• Maintain a 1:2 patient ratio
• Perform bedside procedures including trach/PEG, CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, CVCs, chest tubes, foley insertion, and NG tubes
• Utilize equipment such as CRRT, Hemosphere, bladder scanner, Cortrak, ultrasound, Phillips monitors, Impella, IABP, ECMO, ZOLL, Dopplers, Glidescope, pupilometer, Blanketrol, Arctic Sun, Belmont, and Bair Hugger
• Cerner charting system used, experience preferred
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Weekend shifts required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• May float within scope to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED (for admitted patients), and PACU (for admitted patients)
• Contracted for 36 or 48 hours per week, with facility allowed up to 3 call-offs during the 13-week assignment

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, pending license accepted
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS and TNCC certifications 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 experience preferred
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Additional preferred skills include port access/management, PICC line management, TPN/lipids administration, ACT, fibrinogen, INR, and PT/PTT monitoring
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, respiratory failure, and pulmonary embolism care required
• Experience with CVP monitoring, epicardial pacing wire care, sheath removal, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips required
• Experience managing dysrhythmias and obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG required
• Non-local candidates only, with non-local driver's license required on file

• Must work 2 of the 3 designated holiday bundles:
  Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, or New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
• COVID vaccine is optional, but candidates must upload vaccine series documentation or a declination
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility
• First-time travelers are accepted for this position
• Requests for RTO greater than 7 days require facility approval
• Black scrub color required
• No fee for parking
• Candidates must complete a 6-month system break if they have worked 4 consecutive assignments or reached the one-year mark, whichever comes first
• Former staff must have a 12-month separation before returning
• Assignment length is 18 weeks with new contracts and extensions requiring a minimum of 10 weeks

American Traveler Job  #P-742027. 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.