Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job
Registered Nurse – CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 04/27/2026 for a 13-week engagement in a Short Term Acute Care Hospital setting. Weekly pay ranges from $2,144 to $2,222 per week. No guaranteed hours are provided for this assignment. Shift: 3x12-hour nights (1900–0730), with rotating shifts and rare call. The assignment covers ICU-level care including CVICU, Neuro ICU, and Medical ICU/Trauma ICU services.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,144–$2,222 per week
- Guaranteed hours: Not guaranteed
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shifts, 12-hour blocks (3x12s); rotating schedule
- Start date: 04/27/2026
- Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital with critical care units (CVICU, Neuro ICU, Medical ICU/Trauma ICU)
Responsibilities
- Provide advanced cardiovascular and critical care nursing for CVICU patients, including post-operative cardiac surgery care.
- Continuously monitor hemodynamics, cardiac rhythms, invasive lines, ventilator status, and overall neurological status as part of ICU care.
- Administer medications and vasoactive infusions per protocol; assess for adverse effects and interactions.
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapists, and other care team members to develop and implement patient care plans.
- Respond to emergencies, participate in rapid response and code events, and implement ICU-level interventions as needed.
- Document care accurately, translate orders into effective interventions, and uphold infection control and patient safety standards.
Requirements
- Current RN license in the state of practice (California) – Required
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification – Required
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification – Required
- Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) – Required within 1 year of hire or transfer into the department
- NIHSS certification/competence – Required
- Ability to work night shifts in a fast-paced ICU environment; ICU/critical care experience preferred
Benefits and Support
- Travel assignment with a 13-week duration
- Nights, 12-hour shifts, with rotating opportunities
- Ongoing assignment support from the staffing organization
- Access to credentialing resources and clinical support during the assignment
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Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
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