Travel Contract

CVICU Registered Nurse
Sacramento, CA
Care Career
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

$3,038/week
Posted 11 days ago

Overview

  • Start DateASAP
  • Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
  • ShiftDays
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$3,038/week
  • Estimated taxable pay
    $1,386/week
  • Estimated non-taxable stipends
    $1,652/week

Benefits

  • Referral bonus
  • Weekly pay
  • Medical benefits
  • Continuing Education
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
Required
    Profile
  • Your "Profile Strength" must be at 100%
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (2 years)
Other qualifications
    Education
  • Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate of Science in Nursing

Description

Position: CVICU Travel RN – Sacramento, CA
 

We are seeking an experienced CVICU Travel RN for a 13-week contract working 12-hour day shifts (36 hours/week, every other weekend, first to float). This role is in a high-acuity Cardiovascular Surgical ICU with patient ratios of 1:1 to 1:2, requiring strong critical care skills and the ability to work independently.
 

Candidates must have at least 2 years of CVICU experience and one prior travel assignment. Required certifications include BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS. Experience with CABG, Impella, IABP, TAVR, CRRT, ventilators, and EKG interpretation is essential.

The unit uses Cerner EMR and provides full interdisciplinary support, including charge nurses, RT, and in-house intensivists. Candidates must be flexible with floating and scheduling. A DYS exam is required prior to contract signing.
 

This is an excellent opportunity for confident, skilled ICU nurses looking to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Employer

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With travel nursing jobs across the country, you can discover the possibilities that create the lifestyle and financial position that you have dreamed of.

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About Sacramento, CA

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Sacramento, CA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • Lower than many other California cities, closer to the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
Weather
  • Average summer highs around 94°F and lows around 60°F.
  • Average winter highs around 54°F and lows around 38°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Plenty of options for short term rentals, relatively easy to find due to the lower cost of living compared to other California cities.
Transportation
  • Car-friendly city with relatively easy traffic.
  • Limited public transportation options compared to larger cities.
Demographics
  • 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.
Things to Do
  • 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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