Travel Cardiovascular Surgery ICU RN - $2,805 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Rochester, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 14 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 14 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CV Surgery ICU position requiring 2 years of recent acute care ICU experience and MN RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the CV Surgery ICU of a hospital environment
• 13-week assignment at 36 hours per week
• Day/Night Rotation (0700-1930 and 1900-0730) and Straight Nights (1900-0730) schedules available
• Required to work every third weekend
• Floating required as needed
• Uses Epic charting system
• Cardiac monitoring/telemetry equipment used with strip-reading required

Requirements

• Active MN RN license required (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS (AHA or American Red Cross)
• 2 years of recent acute care ICU nursing experience required
• CVS ICU experience preferred
• 6 months of required travel experience, with 1 year of recent travel experience preferred, and/or 3 total travel assignments
• Must pass an ECG exam during orientation to continue the assignment
• Experience with cardiac monitoring/telemetry and strip interpretation required
• Experience with VAD, Impella, ECMO, and balloon pumps preferred
• Graduate of an accredited baccalaureate, associate, or diploma nursing program (ACEN or CCNE); additional experience requirements apply if program was not accredited or graduation was not recent

Additional Information

• Coordinate nursing care including direct patient care, patient/family education, and transitions of care
• Function within a professional nursing practice model, accountable for planning, implementing, evaluating, and communicating all phases of nursing care
• Provide leadership through preceptor roles, informal leadership, and quality improvement efforts
• Delegate patient care according to skill level, experience, patient acuity, and resource availability
• Strong communication, mentoring, and teaching skills required
• COVID vaccination and booster required for eligibility
• Facility may cancel up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment due to low census
• Travelers may remain on assignment up to one calendar year from initial start date, after which a 30-60 day break is required before returning to a new assignment
• On-site work required with no teleworking option

American Traveler Job ID #P-727265. 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.