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Nights, 4x12hrs Hours: 48 hrs/wk Start Date: Nov 16, 2026 Length: 18 weeks Openings: 1 Description American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2+ years CVICU/CCU/ICU experience and open-heart recovery skills. Details Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30) 18-week assignment length Recovers fresh open-heart surgery patients directly from the OR Patient ratio of 1:2-3 Floating within the hospital may be required based on patient care needs Epic EMR experience required Requirements Active Washington (WA) or compact RN license required in hand Minimum 2-3 years of CVICU/CCU/ICU experience required BLS and ACLS certifications required NIHSS certification required Open-heart surgery recovery experience required Device experience with Impella, IABP, or similar balloon pumps preferred Experience with CABG, TAVR, and valve repair/replacement preferred Skilled in arterial line, central line, and PICC line management Experience with ventilator management and care of ventilated patients Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips Experience managing patients with dysrhythmias and multisystem organ dysfunction Travel experience required Prior travel contract experience required Additional Information Provide critical care nursing to post-cardiac surgery and cardiovascular patients Perform cardiac monitoring including FloTrac/Vigileo and 12-lead EKG interpretation Manage patients with CRRT/CVVHD and acute/chronic renal failure Assist with sheath removal and pre/post cardiac cath interventions Complete facility orientation modules signed off by unit managers Maximum of 5 days RTO permitted per assignment, all requests must be disclosed prior to starting No block scheduling permitted Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate as non-local travelers Travel pairs accepted Former staff must be separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being considered for a travel assignment