Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Assignment Overview

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Magnet Hospital

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Shift

Days, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

13 weeks

Openings

2

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Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for a CVICU position requiring a CA RN license and prior travel and CVICU experience.

Details

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Additional Information

• 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.

Pay

Overview

$1,998/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$25,976

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$103,904

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,288/wk

Regular Hours

$25.00 x 24 hours/wk = $600

OT Hours

$57.33 x 12 hours/wk = $688

Weekly Stipends

$710/wk

Lodging

$33.44 x 7 days = $234

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,998/wk

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

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Facility Information

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Bed Count

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Setting

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EMR

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Teaching Facility

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American Traveler Benefits

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• Health
• Day 1
• Day 1
• 401k with match
• Opt In
• ...and many more!

Why American Traveler?

• 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™.

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for a CVICU position requiring a CA RN license and prior travel and CVICU experience.

Details

• 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

Requirements

• 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

Additional Information

• 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.

Pay

Overview

$1,998/wk

Assignment Total (13 Weeks)

$25,976

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$103,904

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,288/wk

Regular Hours

$25.00 x 24 hours/wk = $600

OT Hours

$57.33 x 12 hours/wk = $688

Weekly Stipends

$710/wk

Lodging

$33.44 x 7 days = $234

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$1,998/wk

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

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

Facility Information

Facility address requires login

Bed Count

--

Setting

--

--

--

EMR

--

Teaching Facility

--

American Traveler Benefits

View All

• Health
• Day 1
• Day 1
• 401k with match
• Opt In
• ...and many more!

Why American Traveler?

• 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™.