Travel CVICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

• Specialty:
  CVICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  08/10/2026
• Duration:
  12 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Aug 10, 2026
• Length: 12 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience, advanced hemodynamic monitoring skills, and prior travel nursing experience.

• Short-term acute care hospital setting within a Magnet-designated, teaching facility with Level III Trauma designation
• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) with floating expected throughout the ICU community, including Med/Surg ICU and Neuro ICU
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Charting system:
  Epic/Excellian (experience required)
• Key equipment includes PA catheters, LVAD/RVAD/Impella, IABP, ventilators, temporary pacemakers, Prismaflex (CRRT), Heart Mate 2 & 3, Centri Mag, Balloon Pump, and Endotool for glucose monitoring
• ECMO and CRRT with Prismaflex experience preferred
• Open heart recovery directly from the OR strongly preferred
• Navy blue scrubs required

• Active MN RN license required (pending license accepted at time of offer)
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• PA catheter interpretation and analysis required
• LVAD/RVAD, Impella, and IABP experience required
• CRRT experience required
• Hemodynamic monitoring experience required
• Epic/Excellian EMR experience required
• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
• 1 supervisor reference required for consideration
• First-time travelers will not be considered

• Responsibilities include management of post-cardiac surgery patients, hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, CRRT, cardiac drip titration, and care of patients with multisystem organ dysfunction
• Candidates with previous permanent (staff or per diem) employment at this health system must have been separated for at least 3 months from their last shift worked
• RTO requests should ideally not exceed 5 days for the duration of the contract
• Pre-start modules are required and must be completed prior to the start date
• Fingerprinting is required as a Minnesota state mandate; only 25 states outside of Minnesota can perform Live Scan prints, and candidates should arrange this as early as possible as results can take 1 day to 3–4 weeks
• Candidates will not be cleared to start without fingerprint results on file — no exceptions

American Traveler Job  #P-734220. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 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.