Travel Contract

Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Tucson, AZ
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

$2,142/week
Posted Today

Overview

  • Start Date08/31/2026
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,142/week

Description

CVICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Tucson, Arizona

Join a dynamic Cardiovascular ICU as a CVICU Registered Nurse and bring your critical care expertise to a fast-paced, high-acuity environment in Tucson, AZ. This travel RN job offers the opportunity to care for complex cardiac patients, collaborate with an experienced interdisciplinary team, and grow your skills in a respected acute care setting in sunny Southern Arizona.

Job Details

  • Specialty: Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
  • Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
  • Location: Tucson, AZ 85741
  • Weekly Hours: 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12-hour night shifts
  • Schedule: 3 x 12-hour shifts per week
  • Assignment Length: 13 weeks
  • Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
  • Start Date: August 31, 2026
  • Setting: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit with opportunities to support related critical care areas as needed

Job Requirements

  • Active Arizona RN license
  • Current BLS and ACLS certifications
  • Minimum of 2 years of ICU or cardiac critical care nursing experience
  • Strong experience with cardiac patients, ventilators, and vasoactive drips
  • Ability to work night shifts and maintain strong clinical judgment in an acute care setting
  • Comfortable floating to related units such as Medical ICU or Progressive Care as needed
  • Cerner EMR experience preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide skilled nursing care for CVICU patients recovering from complex cardiac and vascular procedures
  • Monitor and manage ventilators, vasoactive infusions, and other critical care therapies
  • Assess, plan, and implement individualized care for high-acuity patients
  • Collaborate with physicians, cardiology teams, and interdisciplinary care team members to support optimal patient outcomes
  • Care for patients following CABG, STEMI, and other cardiovascular procedures
  • Respond quickly to changes in patient condition and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Support safe, efficient workflow while maintaining excellent patient-centered care

Why Consider This Tucson Travel Nurse Job?

  • Work in a high-acuity cardiac ICU environment
  • Gain valuable experience in a respected acute care hospital setting
  • Enjoy a travel nursing assignment in sunny Tucson, Arizona
  • Opportunity to expand your critical care RN skill set

Apply now to take the next step in your CVICU nursing career and join a dedicated healthcare team in Tucson, Arizona.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #508123. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CVICU

Employer

GHR Healthcare

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7 nurses recommend working with GHR Healthcare

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Pros

Love my recruiter, Chase Nelson!!!

Cons

None

Recommends working with GHR Healthcare

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About Tucson, AZ

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Tucson, AZ here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Tucson's cost of living is 6% lower than the national average, making it more affordable.
  • Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
Weather
  • Summer average highs are around 100°F, while winter average lows are around 40°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Tucson, with options available in various neighborhoods.
Transportation
  • Tucson is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
  • A car is recommended for getting around.
Demographics
  • Tucson has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues include allergies due to desert flora and sun-related conditions.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of the University of Arizona and healthcare facilities.
Things to Do
  • Tucson offers a variety of activities including diverse restaurants, art galleries, music venues, and sports events.
  • Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the canyons, streams, and foothills, visit Catalina State Park, hike Mt.
  • Lemmon, and even ski and snowboard in the winter.
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