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 for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring Level I trauma experience and strong critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) within an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes cardiac surgery recovery, transplant, CRRT, IABP, ECMO, thoracic and high acuity cardiovascular cases
• Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:1 or 1:2 depending on acuity
• 12-hour night shifts with a requirement to work 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Holiday shifts are assigned according to the unit’s rotation
• Cerner is used for electronic medical records
• Floating is required to other ICUs, telemetry units (4:1 ratio), and may include floating to additional campuses
• Use of specialized equipment including IABP, CRRT, ECMO, Swans, and Phillips telemetry
• Perform bedside procedures, such as bronchs and central line care, in a high acuity environment
• Day 1 orientation includes testing on sterile technique—maintenance of sterile field is critical
• Team includes charge nurse without assignment, two patient care technicians per shift with high census, intensivist days/on-call nights, and 24/7 RT and pharmacy support
• Navy scrubs are required for all shifts
• Returning candidates must not have been directly employed by CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity within the past year
• Must have natural hair color and no facial piercings; men must be clean shaven for fit testing
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• First-time travelers will be considered

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience; CVICU experience highly preferred
• Level I trauma experience required
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance with two attempts allowed
• Must successfully complete a pass/fail SIMs lab on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on day 1 of orientation
• Strong IV skills are required due to no designated IV team
• Driver’s license required to verify residence outside the 50-mile radius
• Professional references: one supervisor reference from the past 12 months and one reference (peer or supervisor) from the past 3 years

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-640770. 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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