Travel CVICU RN - $1,827 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in La Jolla, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring a CA license, 2 years of CVICU experience, and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• Care for cardiovascular patients including post cardiac surgery, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and mechanical circulatory support (LVAD/RVAD, IABP, Impella, ECMO)
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Schedule includes Sunday through Saturday coverage
• Weekend requirement of 4 shifts within a 4-week cycle
• Holiday coverage required including the holiday weekend
• May be required to float to like units or lower acuity units across the health system's five San Diego hospitals, excluding the ED
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active CA RN license required in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS (AHA certification required for BLS/ACLS)
• CRRT, LVAD, and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU-specific experience, with recent experience within the last year
• Community hospital experience required
• Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Minimum 1 year total travel nursing experience required
• Minimum 6 months of continuous travel experience immediately preceding consideration
• Epic charting experience required within the last 6 months of work history
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Additional skills required: care of the ventilated patient, chest tube assistance, BiPAP/CPAP management, CVP monitoring, sheath removal, and management of dysrhythmias
• One supervisory-level reference required

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular patients, including those recovering from cardiac surgery and those on mechanical circulatory support
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to manage complex cardiac and hemodynamic conditions
• Candidates must not reside within 100 miles of the facility to be considered, with the exception of LVNs/MAs
• Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or more are considered local and are not eligible
• Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted, with no new RTO requests after submission
• Previous travelers must wait 1 year before returning to this health system
• Extensions are capped at 1 year, after which a 1-year waiting period applies before returning
• International travelers must have 1 year of recent or current U.S. work experience

American Traveler Job ID #P-738736. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.