Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Salem, OR
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
3x12 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a 13-week travel assignment in Salem, Oregon. Join a nationally recognized cardiovascular care team in a state-of-the-art Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU). This is an excellent opportunity for experienced ICU nurses to work in a collaborative, award-winning healthcare environment dedicated to cardiac care, clinical excellence, and professional growth. Apply now to join our healthcare team in the heart of Oregon!

CVICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Salem, Oregon (Zip: 97301) – Explore the vibrant capital city, scenic parks, thriving arts scene, and the beautiful Willamette Valley.
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: January 5, 2026 (or later)
• Shifts: 12-hour nights (19:00 – 07:30), 36 hours per week
• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) – 30 beds (18 CVICU, 12 CVIMCU)
• Employment Type: Travel nursing job
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1860 - $2000

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience, with a strong cardiovascular background
• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license (Oregon RN license not required at submission; pending is acceptable)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Epic EMR charting experience required
• Telemetry skills required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• CCRN certification preferred

CVICU RN Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to patients with complex cardiac diagnoses, including post-cardiac surgery, heart failure, arrhythmias, and advanced cardiac interventions
• Manage and monitor patients requiring advanced therapies such as IABP, Impella, CRRT, and ventricular assist devices
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary healthcare team to provide comprehensive patient care and participate in daily rounds
• Float between CVICU and CVIMCU as needed, and to affiliate hospitals within the Oregon health system
• Perform and assist with specialized procedures, including arterial and central line management, ventilator management, and post-cardiac surgery care
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EMR
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities

Ready to take the next step in your nursing career? Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel job in Salem, Oregon, and join our leading healthcare team!

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