Travel CVICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  CVICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  10/26/2026
• 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:
  
  Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position with prior travel experience preferred and a NM or compact RN license required.

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (18:30-07:00)
• Option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Floating to like units within scope as needed, with brief orientation provided

• Active NM or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required in hand at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience preferred
• Previous travel experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• Skilled in blood product administration and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and ABG interpretation
• Experience assisting with chest tube insertion/removal and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and management of acute/chronic renal failure
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management and hypothermia protocol (Arctic Sun)
• Experience with IABP, post cardiac surgery care, pre/post cardiac cath intervention, Swan Ganz monitoring, sheath removal, and TAVR care
• Experience with LVAD/RVAD management preferred
• Experience with GI surgery care preferred
• Skilled in dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and multisystem organ dysfunction care
• Experience with IV insulin protocols
• Epic charting experience preferred

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular and post-surgical cardiac patients
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for consideration
• Former staff must wait one year before returning as a traveler
• No travel pairs or groups accepted
• Limited RTO auto-approval, with no RTO permitted during the first week of orientation

American Traveler Job  #P-735372. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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.