Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job

Overview: Registered Nurse – CVICU travel assignment in San Luis Obispo, CA. Start date 11/02/2026 for 13 weeks. Weekly pay range $2,093-$2,218 per week with guaranteed hours of 36 per week. Shift is 3x12-hour days (7:00 AM–7:30 PM) in a short-term acute care hospital setting. Key Highlights Weekly pay: $2,093-$2,218 per week Guaranteed hours: 36 per week Contract duration: 13 weeksShift: 3x12-hour days (7:00 AM–7:30 PM)

Start date: 11/02/2026

Setting: Short Term Acute Care Hospital – CVICU Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in the CVICU, including ventilation support and multi-system monitoring Assess patient condition, interpret ECG rhythms, initiate and adjust care plans, administer medications, and manage IV therapy and blood products Monitor invasive devices (catheters, drains, arterial/central lines) and respond to changes in patient status; collaborate with physicians and multidisciplinary teams Supervise and delegate tasks to appropriate ancillary staff within scope of practice; ensure patient safety and adherence to unit policies and chain of command Document all aspects of care accurately in the patient record; participate in rounds, care planning, and family communication Provide patient and family education and support, including coordination of care with other services as neededRequirements Education: High School Education/GED or equivalent required; Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferredLicenses: Current RN license in the state of practice (California) requiredCertifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) required; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) required; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) required within 1 year of hire; NIHSS requiredExperience: At least two years of recent critical care experience required; six months' prior CCU/ICU experience preferredAdditional: Ability to work in a high-acuity CVICU environment with critical care equipment and protocols Benefits and Support Assignment support from Healthforce Healthcare LLC throughout the travel assignment Credentialing and onboarding assistance Ongoing travel-related support and resource access during the assignment Direct access to a dedicated recruiter for questions and guidance Powered by JazzHR whv5r1HFVv