Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,065 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

Unlimited CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN with CVICU expertise for a 13-week assignment in Tucson, AZ. You will work 12-hour night shifts, minimum 36 hours per week, and float to MICU/PCCU as needed. Arizona licensure, BLS, ACLS, and ICU cardiovascular experience are required.

Travel benefits include housing options, health insurance, competitive pay, and 401(k) with benefits. No on-call requirement; open to open heart and advanced cardiac care cases.

Qualifications

• Arizona nursing license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.
• At least 2 years of ICU cardiovascular experience.
• Ventilator management and vasoactive drips experience.
• Ability to float to Medical ICU and Progressive Care Unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care in ICU for cardiovascular patients.
• Manage ventilators and vasoactive infusions.
• Float between MICU and PCCU as needed.
• Work scheduled 12-hour night shifts for 36 hours per week.

Skills

ICU cardiovascular experience

Ventilator management

Vasoactive drips management

Float to MICU/PCCU

Open heart procedures (preferred)

Balloon pump management (preferred)

CRRT (preferred)

IV vascular access

Tools

Cerner EMR

Job description

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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) nurse position located in the northwest region. The role involves providing specialized critical care in an ICU setting, focusing on cardiovascular patients. The position supports a 13-week contract with scheduled night shifts, offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Arizona nursing license, Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification, at least 2 years of ICU cardiovascular experience, cardiac/ICU experience, ventilator management, vasoactive drips experience, ability to float to Medical Intensive Care Unit and Progressive Care Unit
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with open heart procedures, balloon pump management, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), post-coronary artery bypass graft surgery, STEMI cases, IV vascular access skills
• Additional Information: Candidate must be willing to work six weekend shifts over a six-week schedule; open to solid colored scrubs with no preference; accommodating open bed and patient ratios of 2:1; Cerner electronic medical record system in use. No on-call requirement.

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 #1304794. 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