Travel CVICU RN - $2,695 per week

American Traveler 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: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU travel assignment requiring at least 2 years of ICU experience and prior travel nursing experience.

Details

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting
• Night shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts (18:30–07:00), with the option of 36 or 48 hours per week
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Complex cardiovascular patient population including post cardiac surgery (direct from OR), pre/post cardiac cath/intervention, TAVR, ECMO, IABP, LVAD/RVAD, and pulmonary artery line monitoring
• Additional patient care includes CVA/stroke management, hypothermia protocol, CVVHD/CRRT, ventilator management, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• Floating to like units within scope is expected based on facility need, with brief orientation provided on any new unit

Requirements

• Active NM or Compact RN license required (pending NM/Compact license accepted if obtained prior to start)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU or relevant ICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Proficiency in a broad range of CVICU skills including: IV therapy, arterial line management, central line and PICC line care, blood product administration, ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP management, ABG interpretation, continuous IV sedation, vasoactive and cardiac drip titration, and dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• ECMO experience preferred; IABP experience preferred

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — local candidates are not accepted
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible as a traveler
• Travel pairs or groups will not be considered
• RTO must be disclosed at the time of consideration; no RTO is permitted during the first week of orientation, and a maximum of 3 days of RTO may be approved
• Two professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years are required for consideration
• Orientation modules are completed onsite and average 4–6 hours for RNs
• First-time travelers are not accepted for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-735372. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 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.