Travel CVICU RN

Position: Travel CVICU RN - $2,503 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Olympia, Washington.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty:
  CVICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  12/01/2026
• 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 1, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced CVICU RN for a night shift position requiring ACLS/BLS certification and a WA or compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiovascular ICU setting running an open heart program with 1-3 surgical patients per weekday
• Also cares for post-TAVR, Watchman, and stenting cath lab patients as well as general ICU patients (sepsis, respiratory failure, DKA, GIB, COVID)
• 21-bed unit with average daily census of 18-19 patients
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating required between like units and may include floating to a sister facility
• Uses specialized equipment including ventilators, Impella, IABP, internal thermoregulation, and temporary pacemakers
• Epic EMR used

Requirements

• Active WA or compact RN license required
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• ACLS and BLS certifications required; NIHSS preferred
• Epic charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and tracheostomy care
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and managing continuous IV sedation/paralytics
• Experience with IABP, Swan-Ganz monitoring, and post cardiac surgery patient care
• Experience managing dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Two supervisory references covering 1 year of experience within the last 3 years required

Additional Information

• Care for complex cardiovascular surgical, procedural, and critically ill ICU patients
• Must commit to working 3 of 5 major holidays (Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, New Year's Day)
• RTO requests should be minimal and submitted up front, ideally under 7 days
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for a travel contract
• Former permanent staff must wait at least 3 months before returning as a traveler and must reside outside a 50-mile radius
• Only one submission allowed within the Providence Health System at a time

American Traveler Job  #P-782138. 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

About American Traveler

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.