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

Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU (Travel)

Location: Lake Havasu City, Arizona
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

• Position in a Joint Commission Accredited community hospital with 171 beds and Level III Trauma designation.
• Work in a blended ICU/CVICU unit with 16 beds.
• Patient population includes adult and geriatric patients.
• Patient ratio is 1:2.
• Equipment includes Baxter pumps.
• Electronic Health Record system: Medhost.
• Shift: 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
• Guaranteed 36 hours per week.
• Call requirements: Yes.
• Float requirements: Serve as primary RN in Intermediate Care Unit and assist in ED holding area as needed.

Required Qualifications

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

Clinical Focus / Common Diagnoses

• STEMI, NSTEMI
• COPD exacerbation
• Sepsis
• CABG, 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)
• Transcarotid Artery Revascularization (TCAR) & Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TVAR)

Additional Information

• Orientation is weekly.
• No block schedule requests; 48-hour shifts can 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 area offers outdoor recreation such as fishing, golfing, swimming, and hiking, plus local dining and breweries.
• 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

• Complete submittal packet including resume, candidate self-assessment, and skills checklist is required.