Travel CVICU RN - $2,799 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
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 18 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2+ years of CVICU/critical care experience and a compact or NM RN license.

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CTVICU) of a Level I trauma, academic 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
• Maintain a 1:2 patient ratio
• Perform bedside procedures including trach/PEG, CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz, arterial lines, CVCs, chest tubes, Foley insertion, and NG tube placement
• Utilize specialized equipment such as CRRT, Hemosphere, Bladderscanner, Cortrak, Ultrasound, Phillips monitors, Impella, IABP, ECMO, ZOLL, Dopplers, Glidescope, Pupilometer, Blanketrol, Arctic Sun, Belmont, and Bair Hugger
• Cerner charting experience preferred
• Day shift schedule, 4x12 hours (7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• 36 or 48 contracted hours per week
• Weekend shifts as needed
• May float within scope to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED, or PACU to care for admitted patients
• No on-call requirements

• Active RN license (Standard or Compact) or New Mexico (NM) license required; pending license accepted
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIHSS and TNCC certifications preferred
• Trauma Level II experience required;
  Trauma Level I and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Cerner charting system experience preferred
• Skilled in arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, IV therapy, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and care of ventilated patients
• Experience managing patients on ECMO, IABP, Impella, and CRRT preferred
• Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care, CABG, valve repair/replacement, and TAVR preferred

• Facility is a Level I Trauma, teaching, children's hospital providing short-term acute care with 554 staffed beds
• Must be willing to work 2 of the following 3 holiday bundles:
  Thanksgiving & the day after, Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, and New Year's Eve & New Year's Day
• No local candidates within 100 miles of the facility
• COVID vaccine is optional, though facility reporting requires uploading vaccine series or declination
• Black scrub color required
• First-time travelers are accepted
• Requests for RTO greater than 7 days require approval
• Facility may call off shifts up to 3 times during the 13-week assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-743174. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.