Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $3,000 to $3,100 per week in Sacramento, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Sacramento, CA
Agency: United Health Care Staffing, Inc.
Pay: $3,000 to $3,100 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified CVICU RN in Sacramento, California, 95843!

Location:  Sacramento, CA

Start Date:  05-27-2026

End Date:  08-26-2026

Contract Type:  Travel Contract

Shift Type:  Rotating 12-hour day shifts, 05:45 AM - 05:45 PM, schedule varies (includes weekdays and every other weekend), self-scheduled with schedules released 4 weeks in advance

Hours per Week: 36

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide expert, high-acuity cardiovascular surgical ICU nursing care for pre and fresh post-op CABG patients and other complex cardiac cases
• Manage ventilated patients, interpret telemetry and EKG strips, and titrate critical drips safely
• Operate and monitor CRRT (Next Stage), Swan monitoring, IABP, and support TAVR/Impella cases as needed
• Collaborate with hospitalists or intensivists, respiratory therapy, and pharmacy to coordinate 24/7 acute care
• Perform bedside report and maintain clear, accurate documentation in Cerner
• Float to other Sacramento facilities as needed while maintaining continuity of care
• Act as charge nurse when assigned: coordinate break relief and unit flow while supporting bedside care

Knowledge & Skills

• High-acuity cardiac critical care skills including CABG recovery protocols and extubation goals
• Experience with ventilator management and reading/acting on arterial/central monitoring
• Proficiency with CRRT (Next Stage) and continuous hemodynamic monitoring including Swan
• Familiarity with IABP, Impella, and TAVR patient care pathways
• Cerner EMR experience for charting and unit communication
• Strong clinical judgment, proactive communication, and ability to ask for help when needed

About United Health Care Staffing, Inc.

"Better Pay" and "Zero Headaches" and Ready to love your scrubs again?

At United Health Care Staffing, we don’t just fill shifts; we fulfill bucket lists. Since 2004, we’ve been the ultimate career wingman for nurses, therapists, and allied health pros who crave better pay, real flexibility, and zero administrative headaches.

We believe you are a human, not just a headcount. Whether you are chasing travel adventures across the U.S. or seeking the perfect local placement, we handle the gritty logistics so you can focus on saving lives (and actually enjoying your days off).

Join the team where "Heart meets Tech"—and get the VIP career treatment you deserve.

Requirements

• Active RN license appropriate for practice in California
• Minimum 2 full years experience in CVICU and at least 1 prior travel assignment required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications and NIHSS certification
• Strong telemetry and EKG interpretation skills
• Charge nurse experience preferred; ability to step into charge responsibilities when assigned
• Must provide 2 supervisor references at submittal (one within 12 months, one within 3 years)
• Prior to signing contract, must complete the DYS exam through UNA within 24-48 hours and achieve required score (two attempts allowed); failure on second attempt results in DNU for CommonSpirit AZ and Sac

Benefits

• Supportive team environment that values your expertise and growth
• Flexible self-scheduling options and access to extra shifts for added availability
• Licensure assistance and support navigating facility-specific requirements
• Paid orientation with a dedicated preceptor to get you onboarded quickly
• Access to 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy support on-site
• Opportunities to build high-acuity CVICU skills like CRRT, Swan monitoring, and post-CABG care
• Professional development opportunities and experience working with advanced cardiac technologies
• Friendly unit culture with clear expectations and resources for success

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