Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse, CVICU — San Luis Obispo, California. Travel assignment in a short-term acute care setting starting 08/03/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $1,714 to $1,810 per week with guaranteed 36 hours per week. Shift: Night shift on a 3x12 schedule (with potential 4x12 options) and rotating shifts, typically 1900–0730. This assignment involves critical care nursing in a high-acuity environment without identifying the specific facility by name.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $1,714–$1,810 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 36 hours per week
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: Night shifts, 3x12s (1900–0730) or 4x12s on a rotating schedule
- Start date: 08/03/2026
- Work setting: CVICU within a short-term acute care hospital
- Certifications required for start: TNCC, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS (within listed timelines)

Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the CVICU, including those requiring ventilation, neuro/trauma care, respiratory support, and hemodynamic monitoring.
- Supervise and delegate care to ancillary personnel in accordance with their scope of practice; ensure patient safety and quality of care.
- Interpret ECG rhythms, respond to life-threatening events, and manage immediate interventions in emergent situations.
- Monitor and adjust telemetry and monitoring parameters; verify alarm settings with the Monitor Technician per policy.
- Provide care for patients with ICP/ventriculostomy monitoring; manage invasive lines and drains; administer medications and IV therapies, including blood products.
- Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team, follow chain of command, document accurately, and communicate changes to physicians and families as appropriate.
- Maintain clinical proficiency in essential ICU skills and equipment, ensuring readiness for rapid changes in patient condition.

Requirements
- Licenses and certifications: Current RN license in the state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS); Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year of hire (current employees have extended timelines); NIHSS required.
- Education: High School diploma or GED required; Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.) required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (B.S.N.) preferred.
- Experience: At least two years of recent critical care experience; six months of prior CVICU or related ICU experience preferred.
- Additional: Ability to work in a fast-paced CVICU environment; flexibility to rotate nights and shifts as needed; California RN license or eligibility.

Benefits and Support
- Guaranteed hours and consistent scheduling within the assignment
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment and 24/7 recruiter assistance
- Fast credentialing processes to help you begin quickly
- Housing assistance and relocation support may be available
- Extension opportunities for subsequent assignments after the initial contract

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PAY DISCLAIMER
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.

About Healthforce

Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency connecting travel nurses and allied health professionals with high-quality contract assignments across the United States.

We specialize in placing clinicians in travel nursing jobs , allied health travel assignments , and local contract opportunities in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and outpatient settings. Whether you are an experienced traveler or taking your first assignment, Healthforce provides the support and opportunities you need to succeed.

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Healthforce partners with healthcare facilities across the country to offer a wide range of opportunities for nurses and allied professionals.

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We know that travel healthcare professionals have options. That is why we focus on delivering a better experience at every step of the process.

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We do not just place you in a job. We help you build a sustainable travel healthcare career.

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