Travel CVICU RN - $2,041 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/07/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU / CTVICU

Location

Albuquerque, NM | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) | Minimum 10-Week Assignment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Cardiovascular/Cardiothoracic ICU setting at a Level I Trauma, Teaching, Acute Care facility with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Care for patients with diagnoses including CABG, Aortic Aneurysm repair/dissection, Femoral-Popliteal Bypass, Pulmonary Embolism, Cardiac Arrest, Heart Failure, MODS, and Sepsis
• Perform and manage bedside procedures and monitoring including CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, CVCs, chest tubes, Foley insertion, NG tubes, and bedside tach/peg
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including Hemosphere, Cortrak, Ultrasound, Philips monitors, ZOLL, Glidescope, Pupilometer, Arctic Sun, Blanketrol, Belmont, and BairHugger
• Provide post-operative care for open heart surgery patients and support bedside surgical procedures
• May be floated within scope to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED (for admitted patients), or PACU (for admitted patients) to meet facility needs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license (pending licensure may be considered at time of submission)
• ACLS and BLS certifications required (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
• Must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible
• Non-local driver's license required on file
• COVID vaccine documentation or signed declination required

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior CVICU or CTVICU experience strongly preferred
• Experience with ECMO, IABP, Impella, CRRT, and Swan-Ganz catheters
• Familiarity with Cerner electronic health records
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred (required for ED placements)

Why Join Us

• Work at a high-acuity Level I Trauma and Teaching facility offering exposure to complex cardiovascular cases and advanced critical care technology
• Expected 36 or 48 hours per week with overtime potentially available after 48 hours (for contracts signed on or after 10/30/2025); no on-call requirement and no parking fees

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID # . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - CVICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others