CVICU RN
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) travel position requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience, night shift availability, and proficiency with IABP, CRRT, and fresh open-heart surgery patients.

Details

• 12-bed CVICU in an acute care hospital setting
• Patient population includes AMI, CAD, and PVD diagnoses
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or 1:1 based on acuity
• RNs are responsible for reading cardiac monitor strips; in-room Nihon Kohden monitors are used (no monitor techs)
• RNs are required to titrate vasoactive and sedation drips including Dex, Propofol, Dopamine, Neo, Epi, Levo, Insulin, Cardene, and others
• Respiratory therapy (vents, BiPAP, CPAP, Vapotherm, HiFlow) is available but not unit-specific
• Charting is performed in Cerner
• 12-hour night shifts on a 7-on/7-off schedule
• Weekend requirement: 2 weekend shifts per pay period, which may fall on Friday or Saturday nights depending on unit needs
• On-call/standby required per contract (max 3 per 12 weeks)
• Floating required as needed based on skill set; may float to ICU, PCU, Med/Surg, or Tele on either campus
• Travelers are floated first

Requirements

• Active AZ RN license or Compact (NLC) RN license required; pending licenses are not accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required; pending certifications are not accepted
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Experience with IABP, CRRT, and fresh open-heart surgery (OHS) patients coming directly from the OR is required
• Must pass the Relias Dysrhythmia exam with a score of 80% or higher within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (verified by driver's license)
• Candidates may not have been directly employed full-time, part-time, or PRN by any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity-affiliated facility within the past year (candidates employed PRN through outside staffing firms will be considered)
• 2 professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, both including dates of employment and eligibility for rehire
• A copy of a valid driver's license is required for consideration

Additional Information

• Impella experience is desired but not required
• Intensivists are in-house, with both charge nurse and house supervisor support available 24/7
• A sterile technique competency test (Foley catheter insertion and central line dressing changes) is administered on the first day of orientation; this is a pass/fail assessment
• Candidates who fail the Relias Dysrhythmia exam and/or the sterile technique test on the second attempt will be ineligible for CommonSpirit Arizona positions for 6 months
• If traveling as a duo, each clinician must have their own vehicle and should not expect to share a schedule
• Holiday coverage is required
• Navy blue scrubs are required
• Unit-specific orientation is provided (12 hours)
• Time-off requests of less than 7 days and no holiday requests during the contract may be eligible for an expedited offer process