Travel Cardiovascular Care Unit RN

World Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit Med Surg for a travel nursing job in Chico, California.

• Specialty:
  Cardiac PCU - Progressive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Apply from any state and explore travel-friendly roles. Weekly pay is guaranteed with premium holiday rates. Housing stipends, travel allowance, and sign-on bonuses available.

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular Care Unit (CVU)
Job Type: Contract
Position Urgency: Normal
Specialty: Nursing
Sub-Specialty: Cardiac Progressive Care (CPCU), CVICU, Cardiovascular ICU, Telemetry Cardiac, Critical Care (CCU)

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide comprehensive patient care within a Cardiovascular Care Unit serving adult and geriatric populations with medium to high acuity conditions. Patients are generally stable but may have a high risk of becoming unstable and require advanced monitoring and specialized nursing care.

The unit manages patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, including cardiac diagnoses, pre- and post-operative cardiac procedures, acute myocardial infarction, arrhythmias, heart failure, post-pacemaker insertion, and other related disease processes. Nurses are responsible for delivering high-quality care, coordinating with interdisciplinary teams, and responding to changes in patient condition.

• Deliver direct patient care for cardiovascular and critical care patients
• Monitor patient status, recognize changes, and escalate concerns appropriately
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative cardiac care
• Administer medications and treatments according to established protocols
• Perform cardiac monitoring and arrhythmia recognition
• Document patient care accurately using electronic medical records
• Collaborate with physicians and interdisciplinary teams to support care plans
• Maintain patient safety and adhere to infection control standards
• Float to other units, including Med/Surg, as needed

• Adult through geriatric patients
• Medium to high acuity cardiovascular cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratio up to 1:4

• 12-hour day shifts (0700 start)
• Holiday coverage required
• Hours and scheduling based on department needs

• Active California RN license
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Minimum 2 years of critical care experience
• Experience with EPIC electronic medical records
• Ability to float to other units as needed

• Experience in cardiac progressive care, telemetry, or cardiovascular ICU
• Strong critical thinking and clinical assessment skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

• Contract nurses must be W-2 employees of their agency
• Orientation and unit-specific training provided
• Floating may be required based on patient care needs

Only applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and possess the required certifications are eligible to apply.

World Nurses specializes in the staffing of non-skilled and skilled

healthcare personnel. We love what we do: helping care professionals with

opportunities to expand their horizons and build their work experience. We

believe in the strength of teamwork. Our employees are at the core of our

business and we are happy every day finding the perfect matches in

placement.

• Medical benefits
• Referral bonus
• Relocation bonus