Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Salem, OR
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Salem, Oregon
Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Position Details

• Start Date: January 5th or later only
• Shift: 12-hour nights (1900-0730) with 36 or 48 hour options
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Cardiovascular Care Unit (CVCU) - blended unit with 18 CVICU beds and 12 CVIMCU beds
• Floating: Between CVCU/ICU/PCU units regularly
• Patient Population: Patients 16 years and older with primary cardiac diagnoses including heart failure, post-cardiac arrest, cardiothoracic surgery (CABG, valve repair/replacement, VATS/thoracotomy), IABP therapy, Impella insertion, post PCI, pacemaker insertion, ablation, arrhythmia, STEMI/NSTEMI, EKOS
• Environment: Specialty cardiac unit with a multidisciplinary team focused on cardiac intensive care, interventional cardiology, electrophysiology, and thoracic/vascular patients

Required Qualifications

• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Experience: Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Skills: Telemetry required

Preferred Qualifications

• CCRN certification (Cardiac Certified Registered Nurse)

Unit Highlights

• Recognized as a Top 50 Cardiovascular Hospital (2020)
• AACN Silver Beacon Nursing Care Excellence Award recipient
• Robust training program available covering beginner to advanced cardiovascular intensive care
• Training includes intra-aortic balloon pump, continuous renal replacement therapy, targeted temperature management, and ventricular assist devices
• Strong cardiovascular experience highly valued

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Licensure: Valid RN license with NURSYS verification required within 30 days of start
• Background Checks: Criminal background check within 90 days, EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days and ongoing
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask testing onsite within first week of start (for starts after 1/27/25)
  • Immunizations and titers including Tdap, TB screening, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Hepatitis B, Varicella, and seasonal flu vaccine or declination
  • 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start
• Competency Exams:

  • Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam with passing score of 85% required
  • Core Part I, II, III competency exams required prior to start and annually updated
• References: Two references within last 2 years, including one supervisory reference within last 12 months
• Photo for Badge: White background photo required at least 8 days prior to start

Additional Notes

• Telemetry skills are mandatory for all RNs regardless of unit
• Advanced certifications and specialty training are encouraged and supported
• Floating between CVICU, ICU, and PCU units is a constant expectation
• The unit emphasizes growth, mentoring, and excellence in cardiovascular nursing care

This position is ideal for experienced cardiovascular nurses seeking a travel contract role in a highly specialized cardiac care environment with strong institutional support and training.