Cardiovascular ICU Travel Nurse - $2,365 per week
Phoenix, AZ, 85003, USA
- $12 p/hour
- Healthcare
- Full-time
- CVICU travel nurse
- cardiovascular ICU nursing
- critical care RN
This position is for a travel nurse specializing in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) at a Level I Trauma center in Phoenix, Arizona, offering 12-hour night shifts over a 13-week contract. The role involves caring for high-acuity cardiac and thoracic patients, requiring advanced nursing skills, certifications (BLS, ACLS, CCRN preferred), and experience with critical care procedures and equipment. The facility is a 24-bed CTICU/CVICU unit providing complex cardiac surgery recovery and transplant care with support from intensivists and specialty services.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Phoenix, Arizona.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/26/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - CVICU
Job Details:
• Work 12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• 4 total weekend shifts required per 4 weeks (3 weekend shifts in 4 week schedule)
• Holiday coverage based on unit rotation and coverage needs
• Patient ratios of 1:1-2 with high number of 1:1 assignments
• Float to other ICUs and telemetry units (4:1 ratio on tele), travelers float first before permanent staff
• May be required to float to Westgate campus when requested
• Must have Level I Trauma experience required
• ICU experience only, CVICU experience preferred
• Must pass dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance (2 attempts allowed)
• Pass/fail exam on day 1 of orientation including SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes
• Must maintain sterile field during procedures
• Strong IV skills required (no IV team available)
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS; CCRN preferred
• Must have own vehicle for travel
• Dress code: Navy scrubs, natural hair color only, no facial piercings
• Men must be clean shaven for fit testing
• 2-day floor specific orientation
• Care for cardiac surgery recovery, IABP, CRRT, lung transplant, thoracic, ECMO patients
• Handle high acuity cases with bedside procedures including bronchs, Swan-Ganz catheters, epidurals
• Work with Cerner EMR system and Phillips telemetry
• 50 mile radius rule applies
Facility:
This healthcare facility operates a 24-bed CTICU/CVICU unit providing high-acuity cardiac and thoracic intensive care services. The facility is a Level I Trauma center with intensivists available during days and on-call at night. The unit specializes in complex cardiac surgeries, lung transplants, ECMO support, and advanced cardiac procedures. The facility maintains 24/7 respiratory therapy and pharmacy services, with particular expertise in transplant patient care and advanced cardiac interventions.
Location:
Phoenix, AZ
Phoenix offers year-round sunshine and a thriving metropolitan environment with excellent outdoor recreation opportunities and a growing healthcare industry. The city provides a perfect blend of urban amenities and natural beauty, with nearby hiking trails, golf courses, and a vibrant cultural scene making it an attractive destination for healthcare professionals.
Adex Job ID #1003968. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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