American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN to join a Cardiovascular ICU team at a Level I trauma center, requiring current AZ or compact RN licensure and strong critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit within an acute care hospital
• Level I trauma hospital with very high acuity patients including cardiac surgery recovery, lung transplants, and advanced cardiac procedures
• Patient ratios are typically 1:1 or 1:2, with some floating to tele units at a 4:1 ratio
• Common diagnoses include post-cardiac surgery, IABP, CRRT, ECMO, thoracic procedures, TAVR, and lung/heart transplants
• Uses Cerner EMR, with Philips telemetry monitoring
• 12-hour night shifts (7p-7a) with 3 weekend shifts required per 4-week period and holidays per rotation
• Mandatory float to other ICUs and telemetry units, including to Westgate campus if needed
• Team includes charge nurses without patient assignments and 2 PCTs per shift at high census
• Travel nurses are the first to float per unit policy
• Expect to participate in frequent bedside procedures such as bronchoscopy, Swan-Ganz insertion, and epidurals
• Sterile technique and competency in basic bedside procedures are strictly enforced, with pass/fail testing on day one
• First day SIMs Lab assessment is mandatory, and failure to pass on second attempt results in ineligibility for 6 months
• Must comply with dress code including navy scrubs, natural hair color, no facial piercings, and clean shave for fit testing if male
• Rotation through lifts, restraints, and wound care equipment is educational during orientation
• Strong team support with intensivists and pharmacy available 24/7
• Must maintain permanent residence at least 50 miles from the facility

Requirements

• Active and current AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration; pending licenses not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience required, CVICU or Level I trauma experience strongly preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Must pass a basic or advanced dysrhythmia exam prior to offer, with two attempts permitted
• Strong IV skills required as no IV team is available
• Must pass a SIMs Lab skills assessment for sterile Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on day one of orientation
• Ability to float as assigned to other intensive care and telemetry units
• Copy of valid driver’s license required
• 2 professional references (one supervisor from past 12 months and one peer or supervisor from past 3 years) required
• Applicants may not have been directly employed by CHI/Dignity/CommonSpirit within past year

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-633675. 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: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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