Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,520 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) specialty position available in a healthcare facility. The role involves providing specialized care for adult and geriatric patients in a cardiovascular intensive care setting. The assignment offers an opportunity to work on nights shifts with a focus on advanced cardiac and critical patient management.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid certifications in Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), and National Institute of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS); minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, including cardiovascular patient care; any state-specific licensure needs to be current
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
• Skills: Arterial line management, assist with chest tube insertion/removal, BiPAP/CPAP management, blood product administration, care of ventilated patients, central line management, management of renal failure, continuous intravenous sedation, stroke management, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO*), high flow nasal cannula (HFNC), hypothermia protocols, infection prevention, arterial blood gases interpretation, cardiac rhythm interpretation, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), PPE and isolation precautions, insulin protocols, management of multisystem organ failure, phlebotomy, PICC line management, post-cardiac surgery care, procedural sedation, pulmonary artery line (Swan-Ganz), ventilator management, ventricular assist devices (LVAD/RVAD)
• Patient Age Groups: Adults and Geriatrics
• Additional Unit Information: Interdisciplinary support includes respiratory services, radiology, pharmacy, social services, rapid response teams, and transportation
• Float: Floating to like units within scope may be required, with brief orientation provided
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• End Date: 01/11/2027
• Other Details: Assignment is located 50 miles from the local area; previous staff must wait one year before returning as travelers. No minimum experience beyond the required 2 years is specified.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1300026. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus