Travel CVICU Registered Nurse - $2,555 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Albany, New York.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/06/2026
• 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: Jul 6, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced travel RN for a CVICU Night Shift position requiring 2+ years of CVICU staff experience, Epic proficiency, and an active NY RN license.

Details

• Position is located within a Level I Trauma Center CVICU/Float Pool setting
• Patients include high-acuity immediate postoperative cardiac and vascular surgery patients requiring ICU-level care
• Advanced hemodynamic monitoring is central to daily practice, including A-lines, spinal drains, and temporary pacemakers
• Proficiency with ventilators, vasoactive and inotropic drip titrations, and ECG interpretation and monitoring is required
• Night shift hours: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Every other weekend required
• Rotating holiday coverage required
• Epic EMR is used and experience is required
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active NY RN license required at time of consideration
• AHA or RQI certifications required (specific certifications must be current and included with profile)
• Minimum 2 years of recent staff CVICU experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Level I Trauma experience required
• Epic EMR experience required
• Demonstrated competency with vents, A-lines, spinal drains, hemodynamic monitoring, temporary pacemakers, vasoactive and inotropic drip titrations, and ECG interpretation
• US Social Security Number required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Flu vaccination required; only medical exemptions signed by a licensed professional are accepted — personal and religious declinations are not accepted

Additional Information

• Candidates must not reside in the following counties to be eligible: Albany, Columbia, Dutchess, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Ulster, Warren, or Washington
• A competency test is required and will be sent to the candidate's email — must be completed within 24 hours
• ICU competency test allows 2 attempts to pass
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• No blocked scheduling
• Any time-off requests must be submitted at the time of consideration
• More than 3 call-outs in a 13-week contract period may result in termination; make-up shifts must be completed within 6 weeks of the last call-out
• Travel pairs are not permitted for this position
• First-time travelers will not be considered — previous travel experience is required

American Traveler Job ID #P-715948. 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.

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