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Posted August 23, 2026

Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU

Talented Medical Solutions
Tucson, AZ, US Full Time
2041USD - 2061USD per week

Job Description

Job Description
Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU | Nights

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

✨ Position Overview

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 Responsibilities
  • Provide 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.

Patient Population & Clinical Experience

Typical cases and procedures may include:

  • Post-CABG patients

  • STEMI patients

  • Vascular patients

  • Complex cardiovascular and critical-care cases

⭐ Preferred Experience

Candidates with the following experience will be considered first:

  • Open Heart

  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

  • CRRT

Weekend Requirement
  • 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule

  • Candidates must be willing to work at least 6 Saturday/Sunday shifts during the 13-week contract.

Floating Requirement

The selected RN must be willing to float to other appropriate units based on facility needs, including:

  • Medical ICU (MICU)

  • Progressive Care Unit (PCU)

'05; Required Qualifications
  • 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

Assignment Highlights
  • 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

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