Travel CVICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in La Jolla, California.

• Specialty:
  CVICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/14/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 4

American Traveler is hiring a CVICU RN for a night shift travel assignment requiring active CA RN license, ACLS, and NIHSS certification.

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) unit of a hospital setting
• Night shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
• Required to work 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle
• At least one holiday shift required, including the holiday weekend
• May be required to float to similar or lower acuity units across the health system (excluding the ED)
• Block scheduling available for Friday/Saturday/Sunday shifts if needed

• Active CA RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Current NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 1 year of total travel nursing experience required (except LVNs)
• At least 6 months of continuous travel experience immediately preceding application required
• 1.5 years of continuous experience in the CVICU specialty required, with no breaks in specialty experience unless floating or demonstrating equivalent ratio experience
• EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner EMR experience within the last 6 months required
• One supervisory-level professional reference required
• Copies of required AHA certifications must be submitted; no pending certifications accepted

• Provide critical care nursing to cardiovascular ICU patients
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this position
• Returning permanent staff or travelers must wait at least 1 year before reapplying
• Maximum RTO (time off) allowed is 7 days, with no additional requests after submission
• Candidates must live outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be considered, except LVN/LPNs
• Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and are not eligible

American Traveler Job  #P-772777. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 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.