Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU
Job Description
Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) – Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
⏳ Contract: 13 Weeks
Hours: 36 Hours/Week
Shift: Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
Schedule: 3 × 12-hour shifts
License: Active Arizona RN License Required
Experience: 2+ Years Required
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join a dynamic critical care team for a 13-week night-shift assignment.
This is an excellent opportunity for a confident ICU nurse with strong cardiac and critical-care experience who is comfortable caring for high-acuity patients requiring ventilator support and vasoactive medications. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and demonstrate exceptional clinical judgment and critical-thinking skills.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular and ICU patients.
Care for patients recovering from complex cardiac and vascular procedures.
Manage patients requiring mechanical ventilation and vasoactive medication infusions.
Monitor hemodynamic status and recognize subtle changes in critically ill patients.
Collaborate closely with intensivists, cardiologists, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to established protocols.
Provide safe, evidence-based care for patients experiencing acute and life-threatening conditions.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.
Respond rapidly to changes in patient condition and participate in emergency interventions.
Follow all patient-safety, infection-control, and facility protocols.
Typical cases and procedures may include:
Post-CABG patients
STEMI patients
Vascular patients
Complex cardiovascular and critical-care cases
Candidates with the following experience will be considered first:
Open Heart
Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
CRRT
6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Candidates must be willing to work at least 6 Saturday/Sunday shifts during the 13-week contract.
The selected RN must be willing to float to other appropriate units based on facility needs, including:
Medical ICU (MICU)
Progressive Care Unit (PCU)
Active Arizona RN License
Minimum 2 years of recent ICU/CVICU experience
BLS certification
ACLS certification
Strong cardiac/ICU experience
Proven experience managing ventilated patients
Experience managing vasoactive drips
Ability to work independently in a high-acuity critical-care environment
Flexibility to float to other critical-care units as needed
13-week travel contract
36 hours/week
3 × 12-hour night shifts
7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
High-acuity CVICU environment
Excellent opportunity for experienced cardiac ICU nurses
Candidates with Open Heart, IABP, and CRRT experience highly preferred
Ready to take your CVICU expertise to the next level? Apply today for this exciting 13-week travel assignment!
Contact Recruiter
Barbra
Email: [email protected]
Call/Text: 520-762-6168
