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: 12/15/2025
• 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 and strong IV skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in a 24-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) within an acute care hospital
• Patient population includes post-cardiac surgery, ECMO, IABP, CRRT, lung transplant, thoracic, and transplant patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2, with a high number of 1:1 assignments
• Advanced equipment in use includes Impella, IABP, ECMO, CRRT, and Swans
• Cerner is the EMR used for documentation
• 12-hour night shifts from 7PM to 7AM with a requirement to work 3 weekend shifts per 4 weeks
• Holiday coverage is part of the unit rotation
• Floating required to other ICUs and Telemetry units, with a ratio of up to 4:1 on Tele units and possible float to secondary campus
• Floor-specific orientation provided over 2 days
• Provide high-acuity care including bedside procedures such as bronchoscopy, Swan-Ganz monitoring, and managing advanced cardiac devices
• Team includes a charge nurse with no patient assignment and 2 PCTs per shift during high census
• Intensivist coverage is in-house during the day and on-call at night
• Pharmacy and respiratory therapy support are available 24/7
• Navy scrubs are required as the standard dress code
• Strict appearance policy: natural hair color only, no facial piercings, men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Day 1 includes SIMs Lab testing for sterile technique; failure results in disqualification for 6 months at regional facilities
• Must have own vehicle for travel between campuses if required to float
• First-time travelers will be considered if all other requirements are met

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required at the time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience with Level I Trauma exposure required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Strong IV skills required due to absence of an IV Team
• Experience with advanced cardiac and transplant patient care strongly preferred
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to confirmation, with two attempts allowed
• Successful completion of pass/fail SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on day 1 required
• Two professional references: one from a supervisor within the last 12 months, and one peer or supervisor within the last three years
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility based on permanent address as verified by driver’s license
• Candidates with direct employment at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year are not eligible

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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