Job Title
Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU (Travel Contract)
Location
Tucson, Arizona
Schedule / Job Type
Contract (13 Weeks) | Nights | 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM | Three 12-hour shifts per week | Onsite
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care in a Cardiovascular ICU setting with a 2:1 patient ratio in a 15-bed unit
- Manage patients post-CABG, STEMI, and vascular procedures
- Operate and monitor ventilators and administer vasoactive drip therapy
- Adhere to a schedule that includes 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
- Float to other units including Medical ICU and Progressive Care Unit as needed
- Document patient care accurately using Cerner EMR
Required Qualifications
- Active Arizona Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Minimum 2 years of Cardiac and/or ICU nursing experience
- Demonstrated experience with ventilator management and vasoactive drips
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Experience with open heart surgery patient care
- Proficiency with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) management
- Experience with continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
Why Join Us
- Work in a high-acuity, specialized cardiovascular ICU environment with opportunities to expand clinical expertise across multiple critical care units
- No on-call requirements, offering a predictable and structured schedule throughout the 13-week assignment