CVICU RN

Job Title: Registered Nurse – CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)

Location: Prescott, Arizona

Start Date: January 13, 2026
End Date: April 14, 2026 (13-Week Contract)

Contract Type: Contract (Travel Assignment)

Shift Type: Noc Shift (Night Shift)
Shift Schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM | 12-Hour Shifts

Hours per Week: 48 Hours

Job Summary

Take your critical care career to the next level in a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit. This opportunity is designed for experienced CVICU nurses who thrive in fast-paced environments and are passionate about managing complex cardiac patients. You will work with cutting-edge technology, manage advanced cardiac devices, and deliver life-saving care alongside an elite multidisciplinary team.

This is more than a job—it’s a chance to sharpen your critical care expertise while enjoying a rewarding travel nursing experience.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Deliver advanced bedside care to critically ill cardiovascular patients
• Manage and monitor patients post-open heart surgery and acute cardiac events
• Operate and monitor IABP, CRRT, and advanced hemodynamic monitoring systems
• Titrate critical drips including vasopressors, sedatives, and insulin infusions
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and respond to dysrhythmias
• Manage ventilators, BiPAP, CPAP, and high-flow oxygen systems
• Collaborate closely with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams
• Provide patient and family education regarding treatment plans and recovery
• Document care accurately within the electronic medical record system
• Float to related critical care units as needed based on skillset

Qualifications

• Active RN License (Compact or state eligible)
• Minimum of 2 years of CVICU or high-acuity ICU experience
• Strong experience with fresh open-heart surgery patients
• Experience with IABP and CRRT required; Impella experience preferred
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Education

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN preferred, not required)

Knowledge and Skills

• Advanced cardiac rhythm interpretation
• Hemodynamic monitoring and device management
• Titration of critical care drips (vasopressors, sedatives, antihypertensives, insulin)
• Ventilator management and respiratory support
• Strong critical thinking and rapid decision-making abilities
• Ability to perform under pressure in high-acuity situations

Why Prescott, Arizona?

Make the most of your travel assignment by exploring:

• Historic Whiskey Row and charming downtown Prescott
• Watson Lake’s iconic granite rock formations and kayaking
• Prescott National Forest for hiking, biking, and scenic views
• Weekend trips to Sedona’s red rock landscapes

How to Apply

Send your resume to sterlingtherapyservices1@gmail.com

Call/text recruiter Sumit at (408) 580-9336

Pay: $3,100.00 - $3,200.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $3,100 - $3,200