Travel CVICU RN - $2,209 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Portland, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/25/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 25, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position at a Level I Trauma teaching hospital, requiring 2+ years of experience and an active OR RN license.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Care for complex cardiac and vascular patients including advanced heart failure, cardiac surgery, heart valve replacement (TMVR, TAVR, TTVR), adult congenital heart, VAD, and heart transplant populations
• Also treat vascular surgery, ENT, plastics, ortho, OB-GYN, and urology patients
• 1:1 patient ratio
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Weekend work required
• Floating within the hospital required, based on unit needs
• No on-call requirements
• Uses EPIC charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license (Oregon or Compact) required; pending license applications accepted if submitted to the licensing board
• Active OR RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certification required; CCRN preferred
• BSN and NIHSS certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, including 1 year of recent CVICU experience within the last 2 years in a Level II trauma setting
• Level II Trauma experience required; Level I Trauma experience preferred
• EPIC charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and starting/maintaining IVs
• Experience with care of ventilated patients and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG
• Experience with IV insulin protocols
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure preferred
• Experience with pre/post cardiac cath or intervention preferred
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care (not directly from OR) preferred
• Experience with Swan Ganz/pulmonary artery line monitoring
• Two manager or supervisor references required from within the last 24 months (Charge RN references not accepted)
• COVID vaccination proof required with no exemptions

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiac and vascular surgical patients in a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• May float to affiliate hospitals nearby based on unit needs
• Must work two of the three major holidays: Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year's Day
• Maximum of seven RTO days approved for the assignment
• First-time travelers accepted with 3+ years of relevant experience
• Travel experience preferred but not required
• Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate with no radius restriction
• Former OHSU employees or previous travelers must have been gone at least 6 months to be eligible to return
• Returning candidates must provide a reference from their previous OHSU supervising manager
• Scrubs are provided for OR assignments; no print scrubs permitted
• Daily parking fee of $15 applies

American Traveler Job ID #P-736882. 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: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

About American Traveler

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.

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.

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.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.