CVICU RN
Salem, OR
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 21, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced CVICU RN with strong cardiovascular ICU skills and Oregon CNA licensure to provide critical care in a blended cardiovascular unit.

Details

• Work in a blended cardiovascular care unit (CVCU) with 18 CVICU beds and 12 CVIMCU beds
• Care for adult patients (16+) with primary cardiac diagnoses including heart failure, post-cardiac arrest, CABG, valve repair/replacement, VATS/thoracotomy, IABP therapy, Impella insertion, post PCI, pacemaker insertion, ablation, arrhythmia, STEMI/NSTEMI, and EKOS therapy
• Day shift schedule, 4x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• 13-week assignment length
• Constant floating required between CVCU, ICU, and PCU units
• May float within the hospital or to West Valley Hospital, an affiliate facility approximately 15 minutes away
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license required (Oregon RN license may be pending at time of submission)
• Oregon CNA license required in hand at time of submission
• OR RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Strong cardiovascular ICU experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, and PICC line management
• Experienced in ventilator management, chest tube insertion/removal, BiPAP/CPAP management, and ABG interpretation
• Experienced in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experienced in managing dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and IV insulin protocols preferred

Additional Information

• Provide specialized critical care to a diverse cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patient population
• Work alongside a multidisciplinary team recognized for excellence in cardiovascular care
• Unit has received the AACN Silver Beacon Award for Nursing Care Excellence
• Robust training program available covering beginner to advanced cardiovascular intensive care skills, including IABP, CRRT, targeted temperature management, and VAD care
• Advanced certification is encouraged and supported
• Former permanent employees of the health system must wait six months after termination before applying to travel positions
• Facility does not accommodate block scheduling
• Candidates may only be submitted to one unit within the health system