CVICU Registered Nurse
Lake Havasu City, AZ
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU (Travel Assignment)

Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Hours per Week: 36 (guaranteed)
Call Requirements: Yes
Number of Openings: 1

Facility & Unit Overview

• Community hospital with 171 beds, Joint Commission Accredited
• Level III Trauma Center
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Unit: ICU/CVICU (Blended ICU)
• Unit Beds: 16
• Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Equipment: Baxter pumps
• Electronic Health Record system: Medhost
• Float Requirements: Intermediate Care Unit (primary RN), ED holding area as needed

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Required Certifications:

  • Basic Life Support (BLS)
  • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • NIH Stroke Scale Certification (NIHSS)
• Prior travel nursing experience required

Clinical Focus & Common Diagnoses

• STEMI, NSTEMI
• COPD exacerbation
• Sepsis
• CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
• Valve repair/replacement
• Acute Respiratory Failure
• Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response (A. Fib RVR)
• Alcohol Withdrawal (ETOH Withdrawal)
• Head Injury
• Overdose
• Stroke
• Trauma
• Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• TCAR (TransCarotid Artery Revascularization) & TVAR (Thoracic Endovascular Aortic Repair)

Additional Information

• No block schedule requests; 48-hour shifts can be considered but are not guaranteed
• Housing options available
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for travel status
• Orientation is weekly
• Local area offers outdoor recreation including fishing, golfing, swimming, hiking, and local dining options
• Close proximity to major cities: Las Vegas (~2.5 hours), Phoenix (~3.25 hours), Grand Canyon (~3.5 hours), Los Angeles/San Diego (~5 hours)

Submission Requirements

• Full candidate submittal packet including:

  • Resume
  • Candidate Self Assessment
  • Skills Checklist

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with prior travel experience seeking a blended ICU role in a scenic, community hospital setting with a diverse patient population and a variety of critical care diagnoses.