CVICU RN
Prescott, AZ
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2+ years of CVICU experience and AZ or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Acute care setting in a 12-bed Cardiovascular ICU
• Patient ratios of 1:2 or 1:1 based on acuity
• Common diagnoses include AMI, CAD, and PVD
• Cares for fresh open heart surgery patients directly from the OR
• Uses IABP and CRRT equipment, with Impella experience desired
• RNs titrate drips including Dex, Propofol, Dopamine, Neo, Epi, Levo, Insulin, and Cardene
• In-room cardiac monitors only (Nihon Kohden) with RNs responsible for reading strips
• Charting completed in Cerner
• 12-hour night shifts on a 7/7 schedule
• Required to work 2 weekend shifts per pay period, schedule varies by unit need
• Holiday coverage required
• On-call/standby requirement per contract, max 3 per 12 weeks
• Floating required as needed to ICU, PCU, MS, or Tele units across both campuses
• Travel duos must have separate vehicles and may not share the same schedule

Requirements

• Active AZ or Compact RN license required, no pending licenses accepted
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Must pass a dysrhythmia exam within two attempts prior to contract signing
• Experience with IABP, CRRT, and fresh open heart surgery patients required
• Impella experience desired
• Cerner EMR experience preferred
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU setting
• Supported by 24/7 charge nurse and house supervisor coverage
• Intensivists available in-house
• Respiratory therapy available department-wide, not unit-specific, and may be shared with ICU
• Unit/department-specific orientation provided
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility
• Candidates may not have been directly employed (full time, part time, or PRN) with any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility within the past year
• Candidates with prior PRN employment through outside staffing firms will be considered
• First-time travelers may be considered