Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job

Overview
Registered Nurse CVICU travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, California. Start date 11/16/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,165 to $2,201. Shift consists of 12-hour days, totaling 36 hours per week. The assignment is in a hospital setting and is a travel - temporary position.

Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: $2,165–$2,201 per week
- Assignment length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour days (3x12 per week; 36 hours)
- Start date: 11/16/2026
- Setting: CVICU in an acute care environment
- Travel nurse assignment managed by Healthforce Healthcare LLC

Responsibilities
- Plan, coordinate, and provide nursing care to critically ill patients in the CVICU, including ventilated and multi-system failure cases
- Assess patient condition continuously and respond to changes with timely interventions; administer medications per care plans
- Supervise and delegate tasks to ancillary staff within scope of practice; maintain high standards of patient safety and quality of care
- Monitor hemodynamics, invasive lines, and respiratory status; implement care protocols for neuro/trauma and respiratory failure cases
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, document accurately, and ensure smooth patient transitions and clear handoffs
- Adhere to infection control, safety policies, and CVICU-specific procedures and protocols

Requirements
- Active California Registered Nurse license
- CVICU or critical care nursing experience preferred
- Ability to work 12-hour day shifts in a hospital critical care setting
- Strong clinical assessment, critical thinking, and communication skills
- Proven ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment

Benefits and Support
- Dedicated assignment and travel support from a staffing team
- Credentialing and onboarding assistance
- Ongoing recruiter support throughout the assignment
- Access to additional travel opportunities with Healthforce Healthcare LLC

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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.