CVICU RN
Minneapolis, MN
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,507/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration12 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care662 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
- Length: 12 weeks
- Openings: 3
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced CVICU RN with strong cardiovascular device management skills for a night shift position requiring a Minnesota RN license.
Details
- CVICU setting within a Magnet-designated, teaching, Level III Trauma hospital
- 1:2 patient ratio
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00-7:30)
- Works every other weekend
- No on-call requirements
- Expected to float within ICU community including CVICU, Med/Surg ICU, and Neuro ICU
- Uses Epic/Excellian charting system
Requirements
- Active MN RN license (pending license accepted)
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
- Prior travel nursing experience preferred
- Experience with PA catheter interpretation and analysis required
- Experience with LVAD/RVAD, Impella, and IABP required
- Experience with CRRT (Prismaflex) and ECMO preferred
- Proficiency with ventilators, hemodynamic monitoring, and targeted temperature management required
- Experience with bedside trachs and PEGs, temporary pacemakers, and Centra Mag preferred
- Experience with Heart Mate 2 & 3 preferred
- Epic/Excellian charting experience preferred
- Must provide date of birth, SSN, copy of certifications, Nursys verification, and RTO at time of consideration
- At least one supervisor reference required
Additional Information
- Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care setting, including post-cardiac surgery recovery direct from OR
- Navy blue scrub color required
- Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility for consideration unless applying for a radiology position
- RTO should ideally be no more than 5 days
- Former Allina perm staff must have a 3-month gap since their last shift to be eligible for consideration
- First-time travelers are not accepted for this position
- Candidates will float within the hospital or to nearby affiliate hospitals as needed
- Allina does not provide references to travelers post-assignment or to former perm employees
Facility
Abbott Northwestern Hospital
9 nurses recommend working with Abbott Northwestern Hospital
Pros
Travel friendly, night shift rocks laid back. No holding patients all night
Cons
There was one doctor that was a little anti nurse
- Short Term Acute Care
- 662 beds
Employer
American Traveler
85 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Savannah was truly perfect. Knowledgeable, responsive, caring, informative, and honest. I didn’t feel like I was apart of a sales scheme. She truly put me at ease during the process. I felt like she had my back and would work to find me what I was looking for. I look forward to working with American Traveler in the future.
Cons
No cons
Recommends working with American Traveler
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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.
About Minneapolis, MN
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Minneapolis, MN here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Minneapolis is slightly higher than the national average, particularly in housing and transportation.
- However, wages generally match up with the higher cost of living, especially in healthcare and nursing.
- Average summer highs in Minneapolis range from 80-85°F, while winter lows can drop to 5-10°F.
- Winters are cold and snowy, while summers are warm and humid.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Minneapolis, and they can be found with relative ease, especially in popular neighborhoods and near healthcare facilities.
- Minneapolis is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation is also available through buses and light rail, providing convenient options for getting around the city.
- Minneapolis is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and ages.
- Common health issues include seasonal allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in Minneapolis, making it a welcoming community for healthcare professionals.
- Minneapolis offers a vibrant dining scene with a variety of cuisines, a rich cultural scene with theaters and art museums, a thriving music scene, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks, biking trails, and skiing in the winter at nearby areas like Hyland Hills Ski Area.
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