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: 10/27/2025
• 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 role requiring Level I trauma experience, strong IV skills, and an active AZ or compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Position located in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) within an acute hospital setting
• Unit has 24 beds and cares for post-cardiac surgery, lung transplant, thoracic, and high-acuity cardiac patients
• Patient ratios are typically 1:1 or 1:2, with a high number of 1:1 assignments
• Use of advanced equipment including Impella, IABP, CRRT, ECMO, and telemetry (Phillips)
• Cerner EMR is used on the unit
• 12-hour night shifts (7pm-7am) with at least 3 weekend shifts per 4-week schedule
• Required to work 2 out of 4 major holidays in rotation
• Floating required to other ICUs and all Telemetry units, and occasionally to the Westgate campus, where patient ratios are 4:1 on Tele
• Two days of floor-specific orientation, plus 12 hours general orientation
• Main responsibilities include managing highly acute CVICU patients recovering from complex procedures and supporting bedside procedures such as bronchoscopy and swan placements
• High-acuity environment with frequent exposure to transplant and advanced cardiac care patients
• Collaborate with a team including an in-house intensivist during the day and on-call at night, as well as pharmacy and respiratory therapy available 24/7
• Travelers are first to float before permanent staff as needed
• First day orientation includes skills verification in SIMs Lab with pass/fail requirements, and nurses must demonstrate competence in sterile technique
• Navy scrubs are required
• Return candidates must not have been employed at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity hospital within the last year

Requirements

• Active AZ or compact RN license is required at time of consideration
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience, Level I trauma experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Strong IV skills required as there is no dedicated IV team
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam and a pass/fail SIMs Lab competency for sterile technique (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) on first day of orientation
• Must comply with facility-specific dress code: natural hair color and no facial piercings, men must be clean-shaven for fit testing
• Must provide two professional references, including one supervisor from the past 12 months and another supervisor or peer from the past 3 years with documented dates of employment
• Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to qualify

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-613842. 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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