Travel CVICU Registered Nurse - $2,218 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Prescott, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/10/2026
• 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 10, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) position requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience, IABP and CRRT skills, and night shift availability.

Details

• Acute care hospital setting in a 12-bed Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
• Patient population includes those with AMI, CAD, and PVD
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1 based on acuity
• RNs are required to titrate drips including Dex, Propofol, Dopamine, Neo, Epi, Levo, Insulin, Cardene, and others
• RT services (ventilators, BiPap, CPAP, Vapotherm, Hi-Flow) are available and shared across the department
• In-room monitoring via Nihon Kohden; RNs read their own telemetry strips (no monitor techs)
• Charting is done in Cerner
• 12-hour night shifts on a 7-on/7-off schedule
• Weekend requirement: 2 weekend shifts per pay period (this may fall on Friday or Saturday nights depending on unit needs)
• On-call/standby requirement: up to 3 shifts per 12 weeks
• Floating required as needed to ICU, PCU, Med-Surg, and Telemetry units across both campuses
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license — must be active, pending licenses not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required — pending certifications not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Experience with IABP, CRRT, and fresh open-heart surgery (OHS) patients coming from the OR is required
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam with a score of at least 80% within two attempts prior to contract signing
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• Valid driver's license required for consideration
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility (permanent address as shown on driver's license is used to verify)

Additional Information

• Intensivists are in house; charge nurse and house supervisor coverage available 24/7
• No nurse aides on this unit
• Impella experience is desired but not required
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Unit-specific orientation is provided (12 hours)
• A pass/fail sterile technique test for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes is administered on the first day of orientation
• Candidates who fail the Relias Dysrhythmia exam or the sterile technique test on the second attempt will be ineligible for CommonSpirit facilities in AZ and Sacramento, CA for 6 months
• Candidates who were directly employed (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI and/or Dignity, within the past year are not eligible — candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered
• Holiday coverage is required
• RTO requests of less than 7 days and no holiday requests are required for auto-offer consideration
• Travel duos are accepted, but each clinician must have their own vehicle and will not share the same schedule

American Traveler Job ID #P-732127. 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.