Cardiovascular Surgical ICU RN
Sacramento, CA
Thrive Staffing
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,744/weekOverview
- Start Date06/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care407 beds
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- State license license in California
Description
Job Title: RN (Registered Nurse), Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
City/State: Sacramento, California
Shift: 12hr Nights, Every Other Weekend, First to Float
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Start Date: 06/09/2026
Job Description:
The RN in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) provides critical care to patients with cardiovascular conditions. This high-acuity unit requires proactive and confident nursing skills, along with the capability to work with all assigned cases without special accommodations.
Responsibilities:
- Pre and fresh postoperative care including CABG, LVADs, and IABP
- Manage critical drips and monitor Swan-Ganz catheters
- Effectively read and interpret EKG strips
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Hospitalists and Intensivists
- Participate in bedside reporting and adhere to pathway protocols
Requirements:
- Minimum of 2 years experience in CVICU and at least 1 travel assignment
- BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
- Ability to work every other weekend and be the first to float
- Completion of DYS exam through UNA with a passing score
Facility
Mercy General Hospital
- Short Term Acute Care
- 407 beds
Employer
Thrive Staffing
At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.
About Sacramento, CA
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:- Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
- Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
- Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
- Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
- Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
- Diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the abundance of trees.
- Sacramento has a growing population of travel nurses.
- Abundance of restaurants, gastropubs, and breweries.
- Rich art and cultural scene with museums like the Crocker Art Museum.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy games of the Sacramento Kings.
- Plenty of outdoor activities in the city's large parks and recreation areas.
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