Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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Job : P-750172

Travel RN – Cardiovascular ICU

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• Magnet Hospital
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• Posted 12 days ago
• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start date:
  
  Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring an active MD or Compact license and at least 2 years of CVICU experience.

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• 15-bed unit with an average daily census of 10 patients
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 up to 1:3 for stable, lower acuity patients
• Adult and geriatric patient population with diagnoses including cardiogenic shock, heart failure, MI, arrhythmias, and advanced cardiac therapies
• Performs and assists with bedside central/A-line insertions, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, Swan/PA cath insertion, targeted temperature management, and CRRT
• Uses specialized equipment including Impella, VAD, IABP, CRRT, ventilators, cooling devices, and CCO monitors
• Rotating day/night shifts, 3x12-hour schedule (07:00-19:30 or 19:00-07:30), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within specialty to lower acuity units as needed
• On-call requirements to be confirmed with facility
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, NIHSS (AHA-issued BLS/ACLS)
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with ACT, PT/PTT, INR, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Renal care experience including CRRT/CVVHD and AKI management preferred
  
  Respiratory skills including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and chest tube assistance required
• Cardiovascular specialty skills including IABP, Impella, CABG, TAVR, and epicardial pacing wire care preferred
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Comfortable administering continuous IV sedation and emergency medications
• First-time travelers accepted if they demonstrate strong CVICU skill and experience

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular patients, including those on mechanical circulatory support and advanced therapies
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Travelers are expected to float within their specialty with no restrictions
• Must reside 50+ miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate unless otherwise stated
• Returning staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have a 6-month break from the system before starting a new assignment
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off, with additional week required on the back end for requests longer than 4 consecutive days
• First-time travelers welcome to apply

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

• Overview: $2,642/wk
• Assignment Total (13 Weeks): $34,346
• Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks): $137,384
• Weekly Wages: $1,116/wk
• Regular
  
  Hours:
  
  $31.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,116
• Weekly Stipends: $1,526/wk
• Lodging: $150.00 x 7 days = $1,050
• Meals & Incidentals: $68.00 x 7 days = $476

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,378 - $2,642. The $2,642 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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