Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/19/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) Nurse in California. This position involves providing specialized nursing care in a critical care setting, including management of patients with multi-system failure requiring ventilation, neuro/trauma, respiratory failure, and hemodynamic monitoring. The role requires supervision and delegation to ancillary personnel, ensuring quality care and safety.
Job Details
- Position involves planning, coordination, and delivery of nursing care in a critical care environment.
- Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year of hire or transfer; High School Education/GED or equivalent; Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.); Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; Six months previous critical care experience preferred.
- Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
- Essential functions include administering medications, intravenous therapy, monitoring ECG rhythms, managing mechanical ventilation, and assessing neurological status.
- Must be proficient in using medical equipment for neurological, pulmonary, and multisystem monitoring; capable of developing multidisciplinary care plans and educating patients and families.
- Completion of all unit-specific safety and quality control checks.
- Must have Epic electronic health record system proficiency.
- Additional requirements: Must receive all required vaccinations, participate in E-Verify, and adhere to organizational policies.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance.
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
- Competitive salaries.
- Referral bonuses.
- Travel reimbursement.
- 401(k) retirement plan.
- Direct deposit/free checking.
- Unlimited free CE credits.
Cross Country Job ID #1331491. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus