RN - CVICU

Travel Nursing Position

Job Type: Travel Position

Urgency: Normal

Offering: Nursing Profession RN Specialty CVICU

Shift Details: Shift 07:00 PM - 07:00 AM

Shifts Per Week: 3

Scheduled Hours: 36

Start Date: 09/28/2026

End Date: 12/31/2026

Duration: 13 Week(s)

Float Required: No

Call Required: No

Required Certifications for Onboarding: BLS, Core Mandatory Exam - Nursing, Core Mandatory Part I, Core Mandatory Part II (Nursing), Core Mandatory Part III, CVICU - Skills, Ishihara Compliant Color Vision Exam (17 Plates), RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), RN - Pharmacology A, RN Cardiovascular ICU A, RN State License

Job Description

CVICU registered nurses (RNs) specialize in cardiac care in an adult critical care unit providing comprehensive care for critically ill patients with a primary cardiac diagnosis. The CVICU RN performs intense monitoring of patients and cares for those requiring Intra-aortic balloon pumps, external temporary pacemakers, and continuous renal replacement therapy. The CVICU RN may also work closely with the Cardiac Catheterization Lab to assist in quick diagnosis and treatment of patients requiring percutaneous coronary intervention for ST elevation myocardial infarction. CVICU RN responsibilities may also include responding to all cardiac and respiratory arrests in the hospital, assisting with immediate treatment of these critically ill patients. CVICU nurses also provide emotional support for patients and their families as well as educating patients and their families on how to manage post-treatment home care needs.