Travel CVICU RN - $2,695 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:
  13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  48 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU Nights position requiring NM or compact RN license and previous travel experience.

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• 13-week assignment
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (18:30-7:00)
• Option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Floating to like units within scope required as needed based on facility needs, with brief orientation provided

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) required, must be obtained prior to start if pending
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, PICC line management, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Respiratory/thoracic skills required including chest tube assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator management, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Renal experience required including chronic/acute renal failure and CVVHD/CRRT
• Medication management skills required including continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Neurological skills required including CVA/acute stroke management and hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun
• Cardiovascular skills required including IABP, post cardiac surgery care, pre/post cardiac cath intervention, Swan Ganz monitoring, sheath removal, and TAVR
• ECMO and GI surgery experience preferred
• Professional skills required including infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, phlebotomy, cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management
• IV insulin protocol experience required
• Epic charting experience preferred

• Provide critical care nursing to cardiovascular ICU patients including post-surgical, cardiac catheterization, and hemodynamically unstable patients
• No travel pairs or groups accepted
• Must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility, as locals are not accepted
• Former staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved, and no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation
• First-time travelers may be considered depending on experience

American Traveler Job  #P-735372. 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.