Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job

San Luis Obispo, CA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – CVICU (Cardiovascular ICU) travel assignment in California. Start date 05/11/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $1,999-$2,074. Guaranteed hours: 0.0. Shift: Night shift, 3x12s or 4x12s, 19:00-07:30 with rotating schedules. Setting: acute inpatient care environment. This role requires advanced cardiovascular and critical care skills in a CVICU/ICU context and includes collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to support high-acuity patients.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,999-$2,074 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 0.0
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Nights, 3x12s or 4x12s, 19:00-07:30
- Start date: 05/11/2026
- Setting: acute inpatient care environment
- Rotating shifts; no blocked schedules; call is rare

Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to CVICU/ICU patients with cardiovascular, neuro, trauma, and medical ICU needs.
- Monitor hemodynamics, interpret complex telemetry, and manage vasoactive medications and ventilated patients as prescribed.
- Perform comprehensive bedside assessments; identify changes in patient status and initiate appropriate interventions.
- Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team (physicians, therapists, case management) to develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Document assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately in the electronic medical record; ensure patient safety and quality of care.

Requirements
- Active RN license in California
- Certifications: TNCC, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Experience: CVICU/ICU environments; Neuro ICU and Trauma/Medical ICU experience preferred
- Ability to work the listed shift (19:00-07:30) with 3x12s or 4x12s rotating schedules
- Capacity to operate effectively in an acute inpatient care setting

Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the shift and onboarding period
- Credentialing coordination assistance to streamline onboarding

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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.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs, allied health travel assignments, and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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