CVICU Registered Nurse
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Havasu Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU Travel Position

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

Unit & Patient Population

• Unit: ICU/CVICU (Blended ICU)
• Trauma Level: III
• Number of Beds: 16
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Patient Population: Adult and Geriatric
• Equipment: Baxter pumps
• Electronic Health Record (EHR): Medhost
• Float Requirements: Intermediate Care Unit (primary RN), ED holding (as needed)

Required Certifications & Licenses

• Registered Nurse License (RN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Requirements / Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, including experience within the last year
• One completed travel assignment
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Common Diagnoses & Treatments

• STEMI, NSTEMI
• COPD exacerbation
• Sepsis
• CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting)
• 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 & TVAR procedures

Additional Information

• Orientation is weekly
• No block schedule requests; 48-hour shifts may be considered but are not guaranteed
• Housing options are available
• Candidates must be located 60 miles or more from the facility to qualify for travel status
• Local attractions include outdoor recreation such as 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)

Notes

• Candidates must submit a full packet including resume, self-assessment, and skills checklist
• Dress code and scrub color details to be provided upon hire
• Weekend hours not specified but call is required