Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Farmington, NM
Wayward Medical
4x12 hrs, Nights
Relocation Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Unit: Cardiothoracic ICU (CVICU)
• Shift: Night shift, 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 - 7:30)
• Hours per Week: 48 hours (36 or 48 contracted hours/week guaranteed)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty (CVICU preferred)
• First-time travelers: Accepted
• Weekend Requirement: As needed
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: May be floated within scope to other ICUs, PCU floors, ED, PACU for admitted patients
• Local Radius Rule: No locals within 100 miles accepted
• Pending License: Accepted with approval
• Return to Office Restrictions: Absences greater than 7 days require approval
• Block Scheduling: Not guaranteed

Clinical Requirements & Skills

• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association or American Red Cross; RQI not accepted)
  • BLS (AHA or ARC; RQI not accepted)
• Special Skills/Procedures:

  • Post-Op Open Heart care
  • Bedside tach/PEG tube care
  • Bedside surgical procedures
  • CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
  • ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation)
  • IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
  • Impella device management
  • Swan-Ganz catheter management
  • Arterial lines, Central Venous Catheters (CVCs)
  • Chest tube and Foley catheter insertion
  • Nasogastric (NG) tube care

Patient Diagnoses Commonly Seen

• Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)
• Aortic Aneurysm repair/dissection
• Femoral-Popliteal Bypass
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Cardiac Arrest
• Endovascular repair
• Heart Failure
• Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)
• Sepsis

Equipment Familiarity

• CRRT machines
• Hemosphere
• Bladder scanner
• Cortrak feeding tube system
• Ultrasound devices
• Phillips monitors
• Impella and IABP devices
• ECMO machines
• ZOLL defibrillators
• Dopplers
• Glidescope
• Pupilometer
• Blanketrol and Arctic Sun temperature management systems
• Belmont and BairHugger warming devices

Facility Highlights

• Level I Trauma Center
• Teaching hospital with pediatric services
• Short-term acute care facility
• Total staffed beds: 554
• Charting system: Cerner
• Free parking available

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Valid non-local driver’s license (identification cards not accepted)
• Social Security Card (copy may be requested)
• 7-year criminal background check within 30 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within one year of start
• Fingerprinting required onsite during orientation (unless completed within past 12 months)
• Education verification or diploma/transcript if third-party verification unavailable
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year (Qgold, Tspot, or PPD with mm reading)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Rubeola (Measles): 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Mumps: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or positive IGG titer (history of disease not accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Declination, series, or titer acceptable
• Negative drug screen within 30 days of start (instant drug screens not accepted)
• Annual flu vaccination or approved exemption (required year-round)
• Cerner training attestation required for new hires starting 8/4/25 orientation group (test-out option available)
• Relias Basic Dysrhythmia Exam required (must score ≥80%, 100% on lethal arrhythmia section) with two attempts allowed
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required (minimum 80% passing score)
• Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB/MOAB) certification required for behavioral health units (can be obtained onsite if not held prior)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification may be required depending on unit
• Fit mask testing required within 1 year of start (specific N95 masks accepted; PAPR accommodations available if needed)

Additional Notes

• Overtime applies after 48 hours worked per week starting 10/30/2025
• New contracts and extensions must be at least 10 weeks in length
• A 6-month break is required for travelers after 4 consecutive assignments or 1 year of cumulative work, whichever comes first
• Two professional references within 3 years of hire required
• Complete employment application with at least 3 years of work history required
• Work history verification for 3 years required, including detailed verification information
• Orientation includes fingerprinting, background checks, and competency testing onsite

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced CVICU Registered Nurses seeking travel assignments with exposure to advanced cardiac care and critical care technologies in a Level I Trauma teaching hospital setting.

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in New Mexico
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)