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: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler seeks an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU night shift position requiring Level I trauma and strong cardiac experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Coronary Care/Cardiovascular ICU within an acute hospital setting
• Unit has 24 beds and serves high-acuity cardiovascular and post-cardiac surgery patients, including transplants
• Typical ratios are 1:1-2, with a high number of 1:1 assignments
• Common cases include cardiac surgery recovery, Impella, IABP, CRRT, ECMO, lung transplants, thoracic surgery, and TAVR
• High number of bedside procedures, including bronchs, Swans, and epidurals
• Cerner is used for EMR charting
• Travelers will float to other ICUs and telemetry units as required, including Westgate campus
• Night shifts are 12 hours, working 7pm-7am
• Three weekend shifts are required within each 4-week schedule
• Holiday shifts are assigned based on unit rotation
• Navy scrubs are required as dress code
• Main responsibilities include caring for post-cardiac surgery and transplant patients, managing advanced cardiac devices, and performing frequent bedside procedures
• Travelers will float before permanent staff and may float to multiple ICU and telemetry units
• Team includes charge nurse (no patient assignment), 2 PCTs per shift at high census, 24/7 RT and pharmacy, and in-house intensivist days/on-call at night
• Travelers must have their own vehicle for commuting between campuses if required
• A pass/fail SIMs Lab and orientation skills check on day one is required, and failure results in ineligibility for six months
• Candidates must have natural hair color, no facial piercings, and men must be clean shaven for fit testing
• Holiday coverage aligned to departmental rotation
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• Minimum of 2 years recent ICU experience required, CVICU experience preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required, CCRN preferred
• Level I trauma experience is required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam prior to offer (two attempts permitted)
• Strong IV skills necessary as there is no IV team support
• Must pass a SIMs Lab on sterile technique for Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes on first day of orientation
• Ability to work with high-acuity patients and complex cardiac equipment
• Candidates must live at least 50 miles from the facility
• Returning candidates must not have been employed by the health system within the 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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