Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Salt Lake City, UT

Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a 24-bed Cardiovascular ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio (1:1 for higher acuity patients including IABP, CRRT, and open heart cases). Perform and assist with procedures including rapid sequence intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, and chest tube placement.

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified CVICU RN in Salt Lake City, Utah, 84124!

Job Title

Travel Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Location

Salt Lake City, Utah

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 24-bed Cardiovascular ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio (1:1 for higher acuity patients including IABP, CRRT, and open heart cases)
• Perform and assist with procedures including rapid sequence intubation, central line placement, arterial line placement, bronchoscopy, and chest tube placement
• Manage patients on ventilators, vasopressors, arterial lines, and restraints in accordance with unit protocols
• Document all patient care accurately using the EPIC electronic health records system
• Float to the Progressive Care Unit (PCU) or serve as a sitter anywhere in the inpatient setting as needed per unit floating policy
• Complete 3 weekend shifts within every 4-week period as part of the scheduling requirements

Required Qualifications

• Active Utah Registered Nurse (RN) license required at time of submission
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience (strong candidates with 1 year of experience may be considered)
• Cardiac nursing experience required
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required
• Proficiency with ventilators, vasopressors, arterial lines, and standard ICU clinical skills

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with IABP, CRRT, and post-operative open heart patient management
• Familiarity with EPIC electronic health records documentation system
• Outgoing, collaborative personality with a strong team-player mindset

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU environment with a skilled, supportive team on a 13-week travel contract
• Gain valuable experience managing complex cardiac and critical care patients in a well-staffed unit with defined patient ratios