CVICU | Registered Nurse Travel RN – Tucson, AZ

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910-$2,010
• Location: Tucson, Arizona
• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Start Date: October 5, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending January 4, 2027
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, approximately 7:00 a.m.
  
  -7:30 p.m.
• Weekend Requirement: At least 6 weekend shifts during the 13-week contract
• Patient Ratio: Approximately 2:1
• Unit Size: 15 beds
• Charting System: Cerner
• Call: None

• At least 2 years of recent cardiac intensive care or CVICU nursing experience
• Active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Demonstrated experience managing ventilated patients and vasoactive medication infusions
• Strong patient assessment, critical-thinking, and emergency-response skills
• Ability and willingness to float to Medical ICU and Progressive Care Unit assignments as needed
• Open-heart, balloon pump, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) experience preferred

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular and postoperative patients
• Monitor hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, respiratory function, and other changes in patient condition
• Manage mechanical ventilation, vasoactive drips, and other advanced critical-care therapies
• Care for patients recovering from procedures and conditions including CABG, STEMI, and vascular surgery
• Recognize clinical deterioration and initiate timely interventions in collaboration with the care team
• Administer medications and treatments safely while evaluating patient responses
• Communicate effectively with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, patients, and families
• Maintain accurate documentation in Cerner and follow unit and facility standards
• Float to designated critical-care and progressive-care areas when required

• 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.