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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 1
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring CA RN license, 2 years of CVICU experience, and prior travel nursing experience.
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Active CA RN license in hand at time of consideration (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)
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Current AHA certifications: BLS and ACLS required; NIHSS required
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CRRT, LVAD, and TNCC certifications preferred
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Minimum 2 years of CVICU-specific experience, including recent experience within the last year
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1:2 patient ratio experience required
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1 year total travel nursing experience required, plus 6+ months of continuous recent travel experience
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1.5+ years of continuous specialty experience with no breaks in unit type
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Epic charting experience required within the last 6 months
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Community hospital experience required
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Teaching hospital and Trauma Level I experience preferred
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Skills required: IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, chest tube assistance, ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and suctioning
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Cardiovascular-specific skills required: CABG, IABP, Impella, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, LVAD/RVAD, epicardial pacing wire care, sheath removal, and pre/post cardiac cath care
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ECMO care and nurse-driven ECMO protocols required
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CRRT/CVVHD experience required for renal patients
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Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips required
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Dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
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Cardiac monitoring including 12-lead EKG/ECG required
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IV insulin protocol experience required
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1 supervisory-level professional reference required
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Maximum 7 days of RTO permitted with no additional requests after consideration
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Provide direct patient care in the CVICU with a 1:2 patient ratio
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Care for post-cardiac surgery patients both directly from the OR and post-transfer
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Manage patients on ECMO, IABP, and Impella devices
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Perform sheath removal and support cardiac catheterization/intervention procedures
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May be required to float to like units or lower-acuity units across the health system's 5 hospitals in San Diego, excluding the ED
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Float requirements apply at or below skillset for ICU, SDU, and Tele RNs
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Work schedule includes 4 weekend shifts within a 4-week cycle
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At least one holiday, including the holiday weekend, coverage required
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No first-time travelers considered for this position
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Local candidates within a 100-mile radius are not eligible, except for LVNs/MAs
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Candidates who have been on assignment in San Diego for 9+ months are considered local and ineligible
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Returning staff and travelers may reapply after a 1-year separation
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Extension policy allows up to 1 year, after which a 1-year wait is required before returning
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International travelers must have at least 1 year of recent or current U.S. work experience
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Interview availability required, including time zone, ideally same day and within the next 3 business days
