CVICU Travel RN: 13-Week Cardiac ICU Assignment

Talented Medical Solutions; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 82,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions seeks an experienced CV ICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Tucson, AZ. The CV ICU RN will deliver high-acuity cardiovascular and cardiothoracic care, collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years ICU experience (CVICU/CCU), current AZ RN license, BLS and ACLS, and strong critical-care assessment skills. Travel readiness and excellent teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible to practice in Arizona.
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience, preferably CVICU/CCU or cardiothoracic ICU.
• Strong critical-care assessment and clinical decision-making skills.
• Experience caring for high-acuity cardiovascular patients.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and organizational skills.
• Ability to adapt quickly to a new clinical environment and work effectively as a travel nurse.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular and cardiothoracic patients.
• Monitor patients requiring continuous hemodynamic and cardiac monitoring.
• Manage complex patients with cardiac, vascular, and cardiothoracic conditions.
• Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care plans.
• Administer medications, blood products, and IV therapies according to orders and hospital protocols.
• Monitor and manage invasive lines, drains, and other critical-care devices.
• Recognize changes in patient condition and promptly initiate appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team during rounds and emergent situations.
• Provide post-operative care for cardiovascular and cardiothoracic surgical patients.
• Maintain accurate documentation and communicate effectively during shift handoffs.
• Educate patients and families regarding treatment plans, procedures, and recovery.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies, infection-control standards, and patient-safety requirements.

Skills

Critical-care assessment

Clinical decision-making

Communication & teamwork

Adaptability

Travel nursing

Cardiovascular patient care

Education

RN license (AZ)

Job description

Talented Medical Solutions seeks an experienced CV ICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel assignment in Tucson, AZ. The CV ICU RN will deliver high-acuity cardiovascular and cardiothoracic care, collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years ICU experience (CVICU/CCU), current AZ RN license, BLS and ACLS, and strong critical-care assessment skills. Travel readiness and excellent teamwork are essential.