Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,611 per week in San Luis Obispo, CA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,611 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 11/16/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in San Luis Obispo, California, 93405!

Job Title: RN II-ICU-CVICU Profession: Registered Nurse Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Day Shift 1st 12 hours Hours per Shift: 12 hours Experience: Minimum Six months previous critical care experience preferred License: Current RN license in state of practice required Certifications: - Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor required - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from approved vendor required - Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within 1 year of hire Must-Have: - Education: High School Education/GED or equivalent required - Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.) required - Completion of a Critical Care Nursing course required Description: Responsible for the planning, coordination, and provision of nursing care to patients in a critical care setting. Supervises and delegates care responsibilities to ancillary personnel according to their scope of practice. Demonstrates critical care nursing knowledge and skills applicable to the care of patients with multi-system failure requiring ventilation, neuro/trauma, respiratory failure, and hemodynamic monitoring. Provides appropriate nursing interventions in stable and emergent patient situations. Is competent in all routine nursing skills, including medication administration and intravenous therapy, including blood products. Maintains care for and communicates regarding indwelling catheters and drains, as well as the safe use of medical equipment in critical care. Accurately interprets ECG rhythm and manages care of patients during life-threatening emergencies. Verifies alarm settings with Monitor Technician per policy. Demonstrates knowledge of lead functions and applications, recommending best monitoring based on patient presentation. Manages care and monitoring for patients requiring ICP and ventriculostomy monitoring, as well as pulmonary artery and arterial pressure monitoring catheters. Demonstrates proficiency in assessment and intervention related to changes in neurological symptoms. Demonstrates knowledge and skills for the care and management of patients requiring mechanical ventilation and ventilatory support devices. Understands the principles of multi-system alteration and its impact on physiological functions and mental processing. Initiates a multidisciplinary, goal-oriented care plan for each patient in collaboration with the healthcare team. Provides education to patients and their families regarding care, using appropriate teaching methods tailored to age, condition, culture, and learning readiness. Completes accurate and timely documentation of all nursing care, including evaluation of patient responses to medications and treatments. Consistently performs necessary safety and quality control checks. Performs other job-related duties as assigned. Complies with all vaccinations and safety protocols as required.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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