Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU

Talented Medical Solutions; Arizona; On-site; USD 82,000 - 146,000; Full time

Job summary

Talented Medical Solutions is seeking an experienced Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week night-shift assignment in the CVICU. The role focuses on high-acuity cardiovascular patients requiring ventilator support and vasoactive medications, with opportunities to float to MICU/PCU as needed.

Candidates must have at least 2 years ICU/CVICU experience, BLS and ACLS certifications, and be able to work 36 hours per week from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU/CVICU experience.
• BLS certification.
• ACLS certification.
• Ability to work independently in a high-acuity critical-care environment.
• Flexibility to float to other critical-care units as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill CVICU patients.
• Monitor hemodynamic status and respond to changes in patient condition.
• Administer medications, treatments, and interventions according to established protocols.
• Collaborate with intensivists, cardiologists, surgeons, respiratory therapists, and other team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation of patient assessments, interventions, and outcomes.

Skills

CVICU/ICU experience

Ventilator management

Vasoactive medication management

Independent working in high-acuity

Education

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Job description

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU | Nights

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.

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.

Typical cases and procedures may include:

Complex cardiovascular and critical-care cases

Candidates with the following experience will be considered first:

Open Heart

Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)

CRRT

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)

Required Qualifications

Minimum 2 years of recent ICU/CVICU experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Ability to work independently in a high-acuity critical-care environment

Flexibility to float to other critical-care units as needed

36 hours/week

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