Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,065 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Housing provided

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN CVICU in Tucson, Arizona, to join a 15-bed ICU focused on post-cardiac procedures and critical care.

The role includes float duties to MICU and PCU, with 12-hour day shifts and a minimum of 36 hours per week. Requires active Arizona RN license, BLS, ACLS, and ICU/cardiac experience.

This assignment offers private housing options, comprehensive health insurance, travel reimbursement, and support from a dedicated team of travel professionals.

Qualifications

• Arizona license with BLS and ACLS and 2+ years ICU or cardiac ICU experience.
• Ventilator management and vasoactive drips experience required.
• Willing to float to MICU/PCU as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-acuity cardiac/ICU care in a 15-bed unit.
• Perform post-CABG care, balloon pump, and CRRT management.
• Willing to float to MICU and Progressive Care Unit per schedule.

Skills

ICU experience

Cardiac care

Ventilator management

ACLS

BLS

Arizona RN license

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Tucson, Arizona.

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit and Cardiovascular Specialty Nurse in the Southwest region. This position involves providing specialized critical care services in a 15-bed ICU unit with a focus on post-cardiac procedures, open heart, balloon pump, and CRRT. The role includes float responsibilities to other units such as Medical ICU and Progressive Care Unit, ensuring comprehensive patient care during a 12-hour shift schedule.

Job Details

• Qualifications: Arizona State License, Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), with at least 2 years of ICU or cardiac experience required. Candidates must have ventilator management and vasoactive drips experience.
• Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Responsibilities: Providing high-acuity care for cardiac and ICU patients, performing procedures such as post-coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG), and managing patients on balloon pumps and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT). Willingness to float to Medical ICU and Progressive Care Unit is required.
• Additional Information: Candidates must be willing to work at least 6 weekend shifts within the 6-week schedule, including Saturdays and Sundays, for a 13-week contract. The unit operates with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 2:1, utilizing Cerner electronic medical records. Scrub color is flexible, and no on-call duties are scheduled.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1325484. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus