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:
  
  09/28/2026
• Duration:
  18 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 2

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring NM or compact RN license and prior CVICU experience.

• hospital acute care setting within the CVICU/CTVICU unit
• Cares for post-op open heart, CABG, aortic aneurysm repair, fem-pop bypass, pulmonary embolism, cardiac arrest, endovascular repair, heart failure, MODS, and sepsis patients
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Performs bedside surgical procedures including CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz, arterial lines, CVCs, chest tubes, Foley insertion, and NG tube placement
• Uses equipment including CRRT, Hemosphere, bladder scanner, Cortrak, ultrasound, Phillips monitors, Impella, IABP, ECMO, ZOLL, Dopplers, Glidescope, Pupilometer, Blanketrol, Arctic Sun, Belmont, and Bair Hugger
• Charts using Cerner (experience preferred)
• Day shift schedule, 3x12 hours from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Weekend shifts required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• May float within scope to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED, or PACU to care for admitted patients
• Contracted for 36 or 48 hours per week, with facility allowed up to 3 call-offs during a 13-week assignment

• Active RN license (NM or Compact) required, pending license accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS
• Preferred certifications: NIHSS, TNCC
• 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
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and suctioning required
• Experience with cardiac drip titration, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition required

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical patients
• Facility is a Level I Trauma, teaching, children's hospital with 554 staffed beds
• Must work 2 of the following 3 holiday bundles:
  Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
• COVID vaccine is optional, but proof of vaccination series or declination must be submitted for facility reporting purposes
• Black scrubs required
• First-time travelers are accepted
• No local candidates within a 100-mile radius of the facility; non-local driver's license required on file
• Requests for RTO greater than 7 days require approval; no RTO permitted during the first 7 days or last day of the contract
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed
• Assignment length is 18 weeks

American Traveler Job  #P-743173. 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.