TEMP/TRAVEL - Registered Nurse (RN) PCU (NIGHT)

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 12/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
Hours: 48 hrs/wk
Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
Length: 13 weeks
Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring 2+ years of CVICU experience, ACLS/BLS certification, and Level II Trauma experience.
Details

• Level I Trauma, teaching, children's hospital with short-term acute care setting
• Night shift, 4x12 hours (19:00-7:30)
• CVICU/CTVICU unit with 1:2 patient ratios
• Patient population includes post-op open heart, CABG, aortic aneurysm repair/dissection, fem pop bypass, pulmonary embolism, cardiac arrest, endovascular repair, heart failure, MODS, and sepsis
• Performs bedside trach/PEG, bedside surgical procedures, CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz, arterial lines, CVCs, chest tubes, foley insertion, and NG tubes
• Uses specialized equipment including CRRT, Hemosphere, Bladderscanner, Cortrak, Ultrasound, Phillips monitors, Impella, IABP, ECMO, ZOLL, Dopplers, Glidescope, Pupilometer, Blanketrol, Arctic Sun, Belmont, and BairHugger
• Cerner charting system used
• May float within scope to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED, or PACU to care for admitted patients
• Weekends required as needed
• No on-call requirement
• 36 or 48 contracted hours per week

Requirements

Active RN license (NM state or compact) required, pending license accepted
BLS and ACLS certifications required; NIHSS and TNCC preferred
Minimum 2 years of RN experience required
Level II Trauma experience required; Level I Trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
CVICU experience preferred
Cerner charting experience preferred
Skills in IV therapy, central line and PICC line management, arterial line management, and blood product administration
Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and cardiac drip titration
Experience managing post-cardiac surgery patients, ECMO, IABP, and Impella preferred
Additional Information

Provides critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular surgical and medical patients
No holiday RTO for December start dates; must work Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day for holiday pay
RTO requests greater than 7 days require approval
First-time travelers are accepted
Black scrub color required
COVID vaccine upload or declination required for facility reporting purposes
No local candidates within 100-mile radius considered
Non-local driver's license required on file
Former staff must have 12-month separation before returning
American Traveler Job ID #P- . Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU
About American Traveler
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.
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.
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.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.