Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU
American Traveler
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Job summary
American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse for CVICU travel assignment in California. CA RN license and CVICU expertise are required. Expect a 13-week assignment with a 1:2 patient ratio in a hospital CVICU, with Epic charting and a Sun-Sat schedule including weekends.
Requires 2+ years CVICU, travel experience, and AHA certifications (BLS/ACLS). Community hospital setting; endurance for rotating shifts and holidays is essential.
Qualifications
- Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
- Current AHA certifications: BLS and ACLS; NIHSS required; CRRT, LVAD, and TNCC preferred
- Minimum 2 years CVICU-specific experience, including experience within the last year
- 1.5+ years of continuous experience in specialty without breaks (except for floating)
- Epic or combined Epic/Cerner experience within the last 6 months of work history
- Prior travel nursing experience required, including 1 year total travel experience and 6+ months of continuous travel experience leading up to consideration
- Community hospital experience required; teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Epic or Cerner experience within the last 6 months of work history
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial and central line management, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
- Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and cardiac surgery recovery care
- Valid certification copies required; no pending or expired certifications accepted
Responsibilities
- Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital setting
- Cares for post-cardiac surgery, ECMO, LVAD/RVAD, IABP, and TAVR patients among other complex cardiovascular cases
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Uses Epic charting system
- Schedule includes Sun-Sat rotation with option for Fri/Sat/Sun block schedule
- Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle and at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend
- May be required to float to like or lower acuity units (excluding the ED) across a 5-hospital health system
Job description
Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.
The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage
American Traveler is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for a CVICU position requiring a CA RN license and prior travel and CVICU experience.
- Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital setting
- Cares for post-cardiac surgery, ECMO, LVAD/RVAD, IABP, and TAVR patients among other complex cardiovascular cases
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Uses Epic charting system
- Schedule includes Sun-Sat rotation with option for Fri/Sat/Sun block schedule
- Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle and at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend
- May be required to float to like or lower acuity units (excluding the ED) across a 5-hospital health system
- Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
- Current AHA certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS required; CRRT, LVAD, and TNCC preferred
- Minimum 2 years of CVICU-specific experience, including experience within the last year
- 1.5+ years of continuous experience in specialty without breaks (except for floating)
- Community hospital experience required; teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Epic or combined Epic/Cerner experience required within the last 6 months of work history
- Prior travel nursing experience required, including 1 year total travel experience and 6+ months of continuous travel experience leading up to consideration
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial and central line management, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
- Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and cardiac surgery recovery care
- Valid certification copies required; no pending or expired certifications accepted
- Provide direct care to critically ill cardiovascular patients including those on ECMO, LVAD, or IABP support
- No first-time travelers considered for this position
- Returning staff or travelers must wait 1 year after separation before reapplying
- Maximum 7 days of requested time off (RTO); no additional RTO requests permitted after consideration
- Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of San Diego to qualify as non-local, except LVNs/LPNs
- Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or longer are considered local and ineligible
- Interview availability required, including specific days/times and time zone
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,798 - $1,998. The $1,998 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
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American Traveler is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for a CVICU position requiring a CA RN license and prior travel and CVICU experience.
- Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital setting
- Cares for post-cardiac surgery, ECMO, LVAD/RVAD, IABP, and TAVR patients among other complex cardiovascular cases
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Uses Epic charting system
- Schedule includes Sun-Sat rotation with option for Fri/Sat/Sun block schedule
- Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle and at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend
- May be required to float to like or lower acuity units (excluding the ED) across a 5-hospital health system
- Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
- Current AHA certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS required; CRRT, LVAD, and TNCC preferred
- Minimum 2 years of CVICU-specific experience, including experience within the last year
- 1.5+ years of continuous experience in specialty without breaks (except for floating)
- Community hospital experience required; teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Epic or combined Epic/Cerner experience required within the last 6 months of work history
- Prior travel nursing experience required, including 1 year total travel experience and 6+ months of continuous travel experience leading up to consideration
- Skilled in IV therapy, arterial and central line management, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
- Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and cardiac surgery recovery care
- Valid certification copies required; no pending or expired certifications accepted
- Provide direct care to critically ill cardiovascular patients including those on ECMO, LVAD, or IABP support
- No first-time travelers considered for this position
- Returning staff or travelers must wait 1 year after separation before reapplying
- Maximum 7 days of requested time off (RTO); no additional RTO requests permitted after consideration
- Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of San Diego to qualify as non-local, except LVNs/LPNs
- Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or longer are considered local and ineligible
- Interview availability required, including specific days/times and time zone
These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.
In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $1,798 - $1,998. The $1,998 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.
Facility details are only available for registered travelers.
Facility address requires login
Bed Count
--
Setting
--
--
--
EMR
--
Teaching Facility
--
View All
- Health
- Day 1
- Day 1
- 401k with match
- Opt In
- ...and many more!
- Unmatched Support and Transparency
- Your recruiter is your trusted partner, providing personalized guidance with full transparency.
- Empowering Technology
- Find jobs, self-apply, and manage your career with tools that put you in control.
- Exceptional Pay and Benefits
- Enjoy competitive pay and comprehensive benefits — designed with your success in mind.
- Nationwide Opportunities and Proven Expertise
- Explore 1,000s of opportunities with the support of our 25+ years of experience guiding your success.
Reproduction and distribution of these materials is prohibited without the expressed written authorization of American Traveler Staffing Professionals™.
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