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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring 2+ years of critical care experience and current ACLS/BLS certification.

Details

• Blended cardiovascular unit with 18 CVICU beds and 12 CVIMCU beds caring for patients 16 years and older
• Cares for patients with heart failure, post-cardiac arrest, CT surgery (CABG, valve repair/replacement, VATS/thoracotomy), IABP therapy, Impella insertion, post-PCI, pacemaker insertion, ablation, arrhythmia, STEMI/NSTEMI, and EKOS
• 13-week assignment on night shift (4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30)
• Floating required within the facility and to nearby affiliated West Valley Hospital, approximately 15 minutes away
• Uses Epic charting system

Requirements

• Active RN license required; Oregon CNA license must be active and in hand (pending not accepted)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required; CCRN preferred
• Minimum 2 years of relevant nursing experience required
• Telemetry experience required
• Strong cardiovascular experience required
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central/PICC line care, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Experience with CVP monitoring, CABG, Impella, IABP, post cardiac surgery, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and VAD preferred
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD, IV insulin protocols, hypothermia protocol, and management of dysrhythmias preferred

Additional Information

• Provide specialized nursing care within a cardiovascular intensive/intermediate care unit recognized as a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital and AACN Silver Beacon award recipient
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to cardiac, thoracic, and vascular patient care
• Robust training program available covering beginner to advanced cardiovascular intensive care, including IABP, CRRT, targeted temperature management, and VAD training
• Former employees of the health system are not eligible for travel assignments until six months after their termination date
• Refusal to float may result in contract cancellation
• Block scheduling is not accommodated
• Up to 8 hours of non-billable training modules may be required prior to start and annually thereafter