Travel CVICU RN

Job Description \n American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in La Jolla, California. Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: CVICU \n Discipline: RN \n Start Date: 10/05/2026 \n Duration: 13 weeks \n 36 hours per week \n Shift: 12 hours, days \n Employment Type: Travel \n \n Assignment Overview\n \n Shift: Days, 3x12hrs \n Hours: 36 hrs/wk \n Start Date: Oct 5, 2026 \n Length: 13 weeks \n Openings: 2 \n Description\n American Traveler is hiring an experienced Registered Nurse for a CVICU position requiring a CA RN license and prior travel and CVICU experience. Details\n \n Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital setting \n Cares for post-cardiac surgery, ECMO, LVAD/RVAD, IABP, and TAVR patients among other complex cardiovascular cases \n Patient ratio of 1:2 \n Uses Epic charting system \n Day shift schedule, 3x12 hour shifts, 7:00 AM-7:30 PM \n Schedule includes Sun-Sat rotation with option for Fri/Sat/Sun block schedule \n Required to work 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle and at least one holiday, including the holiday weekend \n May be required to float to like or lower acuity units (excluding the ED) across a 5-hospital health system \n Requirements\n \n Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA) \n Current AHA certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS required; CRRT, LVAD, and TNCC preferred \n Minimum 2 years of CVICU-specific experience, including experience within the last year \n 1.5 years of continuous experience in specialty without breaks (except for floating) \n Community hospital experience required; teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred \n Epic or combined Epic/Cerner experience required within the last 6 months of work history \n Prior travel nursing experience required, including 1 year total travel experience and 6 months of continuous travel experience leading up to consideration \n Skilled in IV therapy, arterial and central line management, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips \n Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and cardiac surgery recovery care \n 1 supervisory-level professional reference required \n Valid certification copies required; no pending or expired certifications accepted \n Additional Information\n \n Provide direct care to critically ill cardiovascular patients including those on ECMO, LVAD, or IABP support \n No first-time travelers considered for this position \n Returning staff or travelers must wait 1 year after separation before reapplying \n Maximum 7 days of requested time off (RTO); no additional RTO requests permitted after consideration \n Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of San Diego to qualify as non-local, except LVNs/LPNs \n Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9 months or longer are considered local and ineligible \n Interview availability required, including specific days/times and time zone \n \n \n American Traveler Job ID P-738736. 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: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU About American Traveler\n \n 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. \n 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. \n 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. \n With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career. \n \n \naa415a4b-8b21-40fc-a65c-70d2b25ca29a