Travel CVICU RN

Job Description\n American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in La Jolla, California.Job Description & Requirements\n \n Specialty: CVICU\n Discipline: RN\n Start Date: 10/19/2026\n Duration: 13 weeks\n 36 hours per week\n Shift: 12 hours, days\n Employment Type: Travel\n \n Assignment Overview\n \n Shift: Days, 3x12hrs\n Hours: 36 hrs/wk\n Start Date: Oct 19, 2026\n Length: 13 weeks\n Openings: 2\n Description\n American Traveler is hiring a Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring CA RN licensure and 2+ years of concurrent CVICU experience.Details\n \n Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital setting\n 1:2 patient ratio\n Day shift schedule (3x12 hours), 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, Sunday through Saturday\n Block scheduling of Friday/Saturday/Sunday available if desired\n 4 weekend shifts required per 4-week cycle\n At least one holiday required, including the holiday weekend\n May be required to float to like units or lower acuity units (excluding the ED) across the health system's 5 San Diego hospitals\n ICU RNs required to float at or below skillset, occasionally to another campus\n Epic EMR used across all units\n Requirements\n \n Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)\n Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS\n Preferred certifications: CRRT, LVAD, TNCC\n 2+ years of CVICU-specific experience, including experience within the last year\n 1.5 years of continuous experience in specialty without breaks (except for floating)\n Community hospital experience required\n Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred\n Epic or combined Epic/Cerner experience required within the last 6 months\n 1 year of total travel experience required, with 6+ months of continuous travel experience leading up to consideration\n No gaps in travel experience within the last 6 months, except minimal pre-approved vacations or brief onboarding/relocation gaps\n 1 supervisory-level professional reference required\n Skills required: IV therapy, arterial line management, central/PICC line management, blood product administration, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, chest tube assist, CVP monitoring, IABP, sheath removal, cardiac/vasoactive drip titration, dysrhythmia management, 12-lead EKG, CRRT/CVVHD, IV insulin protocols, isolation precautions/PPE\n Preferred skills: ECMO care, Impella, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, LVAD/RVAD, procedural sedation, hypothermia protocol, EVD/ICP monitoring\n Additional Information\n \n Provide direct care to cardiovascular ICU patients including post cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization, and structural heart intervention cases\n Candidates residing within 100 miles of the facility are not eligible unless they are LVNs/LPNs\n Candidates on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or more are considered local and ineligible\n First-time travelers will not be considered\n Returning staff or travelers must wait 1 year before reapplying\n Maximum 7 days RTO permitted, with no additional requests after consideration\n Interview availability for same-day or within the next 3 business days is preferred\n \n \n American Traveler Job ID #P-757609. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICUAbout American Traveler\n \n 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.\n 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.\n 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.\n With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.\n \n \n