Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $1,905 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: 08/03/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (3x12 Hours, 19:00–07:30) | Onsite | 36 or 48 contracted hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a cardiovascular/cardiothoracic ICU setting at a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Care for post-operative open heart patients including those with diagnoses such as CABG, aortic aneurysm repair, pulmonary embolism, cardiac arrest, heart failure, MODS, and sepsis
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment including CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz catheters, and arterial lines
• Perform and assist with bedside procedures including tach/peg placements, surgical procedures, chest tube management, Foley insertion, and NG tube placement
• Document patient care accurately using Cerner electronic health records
• Float within scope to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED, or PACU to care for admitted patients as needed to meet facility demands

Required Qualifications

• Active or pending RN licensure (pending license accepted at time of submission)
• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications (RQI certifications not accepted)
• Ability to pass EKG testing (pass/fail format, maximum 2 attempts)
• Must be a non-local candidate residing outside a 100-mile radius with a non-local driver's license on file
• Compliance with all travel and onboarding requirements including drug screen within 30 days of start

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior CVICU or CTVICU experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with advanced monitoring and support equipment such as Hemosphere, Arctic Sun, Belmont, BairHugger, Glidescope, and Pupilometer
• Experience with Cerner charting platform
• Prior travel nursing experience is a plus

Why Join Us

• Work at a Level I Trauma, Teaching, acute care facility with 554 staffed beds offering exposure to a high-acuity, diverse patient population
• No on-call requirement and no parking fees, with overtime available after 48 hours per contract terms

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #755406. 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: 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