CVICU RN
La Jolla, CA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days
$2,135/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care402 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced CVICU RN for a 13-week day shift assignment requiring a CA RN license and prior travel experience.
Details
- Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital setting
- 13-week assignment with 3x12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
- Patient ratio of 1:2
- Weekend requirement of 4 shifts within a 4-week cycle
- Holiday coverage required, including the holiday weekend
- May be required to float to like units or lower acuity units across 5 hospitals, excluding the ED
- EPIC EMR used across all units
Requirements
- Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required (AHA certifications only, no pending certs)
- CRRT, LVAD, and TNCC certifications preferred
- 2+ years of concurrent CVICU specialty experience with experience in a CVICU within the last year
- EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience within the last 6 months required
- Community hospital experience required
- Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience required with 6+ months of continuous recent travel experience
- Skilled in arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
- Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
- Experience with IABP, Impella, TAVR, and post cardiac surgery care
- Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
- 1 supervisory-level professional reference required at time of consideration
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular surgical and medical patients
- Manage patients requiring advanced cardiac monitoring, mechanical circulatory support, and post-surgical recovery
- Maintain infection prevention and isolation precaution protocols
- First-time travelers are not eligible for this position
- Returning staff and travelers may reapply after a 1-year separation
- Maximum of 7 days RTO permitted, with no additional requests after consideration
- Candidates must reside outside a 100-mile radius of the facility, except LVNs/LPNs
- Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months or more are considered local and not eligible
Facility
Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
3 nurses recommend working with Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla
Pros
Staff, location
Cons
Traffic, cost of living

- Short Term Acute Care
- 402 beds
Employer
American Traveler
86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I am having a wonderful experience working with Sebrona! She is very warm, kind, patient, professional, responsive, and supportive throughout the entire process. Communication has been simple and clear, and she makes sure I feel informed and valued every step of the way. I truly appreciate her dedication, attention to detail, and commitment to helping me find the right opportunities. I highly recommend working with her!
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
La Jolla, CA
About
San Diego is a sun-and-surf lover’s paradise. With more than 70 miles of beautiful beaches, an average of 263 sunny days per year and a climate that ranges from Mediterranean to subtropical, San Diego is one of the most popular destinations in the United States. It’s home to several popular theme parks, like SeaWorld, LEGOLAND California, the world-famous San Diego Zoo and Safari Park. Decommissioned in 1992, the USS Midway aircraft carrier is now a floating museum permanently docked downtown, allowing visitors to experience firsthand what life was like aboard a United States Navy carrier. The Gaslamp Quarter is a 16½-block historic district in downtown San Diego, offering an array of dining, shopping and nightlife. The area also hosts special events throughout the year, including Mardi Gras, Street Scene Music Festival and Taste of Gaslamp.
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