ICU/CVICU RN
Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Havasu Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Position

Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Weekly Hours: 36 hours guaranteed
Number of Openings: 1

Unit and 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 Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Arizona
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS
• Experience as primary RN in Intermediate Care Unit (float requirement)
• Experience in ED holding for admitted patients (float requirement)

Clinical Experience and Skills

• Experience with common diagnoses and treatments including:

  • STEMI, NSTEMI
  • COPD exacerbation
  • Sepsis
  • CABG, Valve repair/replacement
  • Acute Respiratory Failure
  • Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response (A. Fib RVR)
  • Alcohol Withdrawal
  • Head Injury
  • Overdose
  • Stroke
  • Trauma
  • Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
  • Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) & Transcatheter Valve Replacement (TVAR)
• CVICU experience is a plus but not required

Work Environment and Policies

• Attendance: One call-out allowed per contract; second call-out requires documentation and is reviewed case-by-case
• No block schedule requests; 48-hour shifts may be considered but are not guaranteed
• Shift preference flexibility should be indicated (day, night, or both)

Location Highlights

• Community hospital and regional referral center with 171 beds
• Certified Chest Pain Center
• Outdoor recreation opportunities: fishing, golfing, swimming, hiking
• Nearby major cities:

  • Las Vegas (2.5 hours)
  • Phoenix (3.25 hours)
  • Grand Canyon National Park (3.5 hours)
  • Los Angeles or San Diego (5 hours)

Additional 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

This position offers a dynamic ICU nursing experience in a scenic location with a supportive team and a variety of complex patient cases.