Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Schenectady, NY
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Apply for a travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) job in Schenectady, New York, caring for critically ill adult patients on a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care unit team. This 13-week travel nursing assignment offers the opportunity to work with post-operative cardiac and vascular patients in a collaborative, state-of-the-art critical care environment. Schenectady is a vibrant Capital Region community with convenient access to Albany, cultural attractions, local dining, and outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,470–$2,600
• Nursing Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: October 19, 2026
• End Date: December 14, 2026
• Location: Schenectady, New York
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m., including a 30-minute unpaid break
• Hours: 36 hours per week; 48-hour schedules may also be considered
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: Holidays as needed
• Call: No call required
• Scheduling: Block scheduling is not available

CVICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in New York
• At least 2 years of clinical nursing experience
• At least 1 year of recent CVICU or comparable cardiovascular critical care experience
• Cardiac surgery experience, including care for CABG and valve surgery patients
• Experience caring for patients with Swan-Ganz catheters and intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Prior travel nursing experience is preferred but not required
• Willingness to float to step-down and/or medical-surgical units when needed

CVICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a cardiovascular intensive care setting
• Care for patients recovering directly from the operating room following cardiac, vascular, and thoracic procedures
• Monitor patients requiring advanced hemodynamic assessment and specialized cardiac support
• Care for patients requiring mechanical ventilation and treatment for acute respiratory conditions
• Manage and monitor Swan-Ganz catheters, intra-aortic balloon pumps, and other critical care devices
• Recognize changes in patient condition and respond promptly using evidence-based critical care practices
• Collaborate with providers and the interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized care plans
• Float to step-down or medical-surgical areas as assigned while maintaining safe, high-quality patient care

Apply now for this CVICU travel nursing opportunity in Schenectady, New York, and join a specialized cardiovascular critical care team.

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