Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,230 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Prescott, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 26 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit specialty Night-shift registered nurse position supporting critically ill cardiovascular patients in an acute care setting. The role involves managing complex patient conditions, titrating critical care medications, interpreting cardiac rhythms, and collaborating with intensivists and respiratory therapy staff.

Job Details

• Required Qualifications:
  • More than two years of cardiovascular intensive care unit experience
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
  • Experience with intra-aortic balloon pumps, continuous renal replacement therapy, and fresh open-heart surgery patients from the operating room
  • Successful completion of a dysrhythmia examination within two attempts, with a minimum passing score of 80%
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Impella devices
• Schedule: Night shifts are 12 hours, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information:
  • Patient assignments generally maintain ratios of 1:2 or 1:1 based on acuity.
  • Common patient conditions include acute myocardial infarction, coronary artery disease, and peripheral vascular disease.
  • The role requires titration of medications such as dexmedetomidine, propofol, dopamine, phenylephrine, epinephrine, norepinephrine, insulin, and nicardipine.
  • Registered nurses are responsible for interpreting cardiac rhythm strips.
  • Available respiratory equipment includes ventilators, bilevel positive airway pressure, continuous positive airway pressure, Vapotherm, and high-flow oxygen.
  • Two weekend shifts may be required during each two-week scheduling period. Holiday work and call or standby assignments may also be required.

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 #1341004. 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 / 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