Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,245 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/29/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at a facility located in Phoenix, Arizona. The position involves working in a high-acuity CTICU/CVICU environment, with shifts scheduled overnight for 12 hours. Candidates are required to bring their nursing license on the first day of the assignment.

Job Details:

• Location: Phoenix, Arizona
• Shift: 12-hour nights, with a minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Required Qualifications: Valid license (willing to wait), minimum of 2 years of ICU experience, ICU experience required, CVICU experience preferred, BLS (Basic Life Support) certificate, ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certificate, CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) certification preferred, strong IV skills required, pass dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance, must have Level I Trauma Experience.
• Preferred Qualifications: CCRN certification.
• Unit Details:
  • Type: CTICU/CVICU
  • Bed Capacity: 24
  • Certifications: BLS, ACLS; CCRN preferred
  • EMR System: Cerner
  • Acute care setting with high-acuity patients including cardiac surgery recovery, lung transplants, ECMO, TAVR, and other complex procedures.
  • Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1-2, with high numbers of 1:1 patients.
  • Manual skills required: Strong IV skills, ability to perform bedside procedures such as bronchs, Swans, epidurals.
  • Additional responsibilities include floating to other ICUs and tele units as needed, with a specific orientation of 2 days on the floor.
  • Safety and sterile technique are emphasized; all candidates must demonstrate competency during orientation.
  • Travel Teams must have their own vehicles.
  • Uniform: Navy scrub color.
  • Shift Schedule: 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM, 3 weekend shifts in a 4-week schedule, holidays on rotation.
  • Patients: Cardiac surgery recovery, IABP, CRRT, lung transplant, thoracic, ECMO, esophagectomy, lobectomy, pneumectomy, TAVR.

Additional Information:
All nurses will undergo a pass/fail SIMs Lab focusing on Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes. The facility expects high competency in sterile procedures and bedside skills. The team includes in-house Intensivists during daytime shifts and on-call overnight, with no IV team but strong IV skills required. The hospital can cancel up to 4 shifts during a 13-week assignment.

Benefits:
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1269739. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus