CVICU RN
Albuquerque, NM
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,322/weekOverview
- Start Date12/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care556 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
- Length: 13 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring Level II trauma experience and at least 2 years of CVICU-related nursing experience.
Details
- CVICU unit within a Level I Trauma, teaching hospital setting
- 1:2 patient ratios
- Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts from 19:00 to 7:30
- 36 or 48 contracted hours per week, not guaranteed
- Weekend shifts required as needed
- No on-call requirements
- May float to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED, or PACU to care for admitted patients
- Charting completed in Cerner
- Patient population includes post-op open heart, CABG, aortic aneurysm repair, fem pop bypass, pulmonary embolism, cardiac arrest, endovascular repair, heart failure, MODS, and sepsis
- Performs bedside trach/peg, bedside surgical procedures, CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz, arterial lines, central lines, chest tubes, foley insertion, and NG tube placement
- Utilizes specialized equipment including CRRT, Hemosphere, Bladderscanner, Cortrak, Ultrasound, Phillips monitors, Impella, IABP, ECMO, ZOLL, Dopplers, Glidescope, Pupilometer, Blanketrol, Arctic Sun, Belmont, and BairHugger
Requirements
- Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact) required
- Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience required
- Required certifications: ACLS and BLS
- Preferred certifications: NIHSS and TNCC
- Level II Trauma experience required
- Level I Trauma and teaching hospital experience preferred
- CVICU experience preferred
- Cerner charting experience preferred
- Skilled in arterial line management, central line care, IV therapy, and blood product administration
- Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and ETT/NT suctioning
- Experience with CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, and post cardiac surgery care preferred
- Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management
Additional Information
- Provide critical care nursing to post-surgical and critically ill cardiovascular patients
- Facility may call off shifts up to 3 times during the 13-week assignment
- Requests for RTO greater than 7 days require approval
- Holiday coverage required for December starts, including Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day to receive holiday pay
- No RTO available for December start contracts
- Black scrub color required
- COVID vaccine is optional, but candidates must upload vaccination series or submit a declination due to facility reporting requirements
- First-time travelers are accepted
- Pending license candidates accepted
- Candidates must not reside within 100 miles of the facility
Facility
University of New Mexico Hospital
8 nurses recommend working with University of New Mexico Hospital
Pros
Lots of OT! Patient acuity at the ER Overflow is not as bad as you think it is. The staff are wonderful. 90% of staff are travel nurse so you know… its fun! Lol
Cons
Very fast phase turnover of patient. Coordination of care can be hard as there are lots of young residents that can be pretty aggressive requiring a seasoned nurse to guide them.
- Short Term Acute Care
- 556 beds
Employer
American Traveler
86 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
Sebrona was so thorough and great to work with.
Cons
None
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.
Albuquerque, NM
About
As the largest city in New Mexico, Albuquerque offers something for just about everyone. Charmingly quirky and wonderfully diverse, this town by the Rio Grand is not only an ideal base for day trips to natural wonders like Chaco Canyon, but it also has a rich history and dramatic landscapes of its own. Gaze across the desert and see snow-capped Mount Taylor 100 miles in the distance. The striking confluence of mountain ranges, vast river bordered by cottonwood forest, flocks of sandhill cranes flying overhead and countless colorful hot-air balloons that often fill the morning skies have long-drawn creative types and adventurers. Albuquerque's many highlights include vibrant galleries, world-class museums, farmers' markets and a thriving microbrewery scene. The historic district dubbed Old Town Plaza spans 10 blocks with fabulous restaurants, cafes, shops and the historic San Felipe de Neri Church, constructed in 1793.
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