Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay

Bonuses

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Housing allowance

Travel reimbursements

Licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position in Albuquerque. Requires 2+ years CVICU experience and ACLS/BLS certification, with NM or compact license. Night shifts, 3x12s, 1:2 patient ratio, no on-call, travel-friendly setting.

Trauma Level II experience preferred; Cerner charting experience is a plus. Benefits include housing allowance, travel reimbursements, and per diem support.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (NM or compact) required.
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS and TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required; Level I and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with post-op open heart surgery, CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz, arterial lines, central lines, and chest tube management
• Skilled in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with high-acuity cardiovascular procedures including TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and VAD management preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Level I Trauma teaching hospital setting within the CVICU
• Patient population includes post-op open heart, aortic aneurysm repair, CABG, ECMO, IABP, Impella, and cardiac arrest cases
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30)
• Weekend coverage required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• May float to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED, or PACU to care for admitted patients
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Specialized equipment includes CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Hemosphere, Glidescope, and Zoll monitors
• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular surgical and medical patients
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this position
• No holiday RTO for December start dates; must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval
• Black scrubs required
• COVID vaccination optional, though documentation or declination must be submitted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Pending license candidates accepted
• Former UNM Hospital staff must have a 12-month separation before returning as a traveler

Skills

RN license NM/compact

ACLS/BLS

CVICU experience

Trauma Level II

Ventilator management

ABG interpretation

Vasoactive drips titration

TAVR/valve procedures

Swan-Ganz/IABP/Impella

Cerner charting

Tools

Cerner charting

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2+ years of CVICU experience and ACLS/BLS certification.

Requirements

• Active RN license (NM or compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS and TNCC preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Trauma Level II experience required; Trauma Level I and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Experience with post-op open heart surgery, CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz, arterial lines, central lines, and chest tube management
• Skilled in ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with high-acuity cardiovascular procedures including TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and VAD management preferred
• Cerner charting experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Level I Trauma teaching hospital setting within the CVICU
• Patient population includes post-op open heart, aortic aneurysm repair, CABG, ECMO, IABP, Impella, and cardiac arrest cases
• 1:2 patient ratio
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30)
• Weekend coverage required as needed
• No on-call requirements
• May float to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED, or PACU to care for admitted patients
• Uses Cerner charting system
• Specialized equipment includes CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Hemosphere, Glidescope, and Zoll monitors
• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular surgical and medical patients
• Must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility to be eligible for this position
• No holiday RTO for December start dates; must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day
• RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval
• Black scrubs required
• COVID vaccination optional, though documentation or declination must be submitted
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Pending license candidates accepted
• Former UNM Hospital staff must have a 12-month separation before returning as a traveler

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts