Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job
Registered Nurse (CVICU) travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 08/10/2026 for a 13-week contract. Weekly pay ranges from $1,883 to $2,026 per week. Guaranteed hours: 36 per week. Shift: 3x12-hour nights. Setting: hospital-based critical care. This role is represented by CNA.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,883–$2,026 per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Guaranteed hours: 36 per week
- Shift: Nights, 3x12-hour shifts
- Start date: 08/10/2026
- Work setting: CVICU/ICU travel assignment in a high-acuity environment
- Union representation: This position is represented by CNA
Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and provide nursing care to patients in the critical care setting
- Supervise and delegate care to ancillary personnel within scope of practice
- Apply advanced critical care nursing knowledge for patients with multi-system failure requiring ventilation, neuro/trauma management, respiratory support, and hemodynamic monitoring
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe, effective, and high-quality patient care
- Maintain accurate documentation, monitor patient status, and respond to changes in condition
- Support patients and families while ensuring safety and comfort during critical events
Requirements
- Active RN license to practice in California
- ICU/CVICU critical care nursing experience or strong background in high-acuity care
- Ability to work 12-hour night shifts in a fast-paced CVICU environment
- Proficient in hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management
- Strong clinical assessment, communication, and teamwork skills
- Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative critical care team
- This role is represented by CNA
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated assignment support throughout the contract
- Extension opportunities for successful assignments
- Access to nationwide travel opportunities within the credentialed CVICU/ICU network
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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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