Travel Nurse RN - CVICU

Company: American Traveler
Location: Tacoma
Posted on: January 12, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Tacoma, Washington. Job Description & Requirements - Specialty: CVICU - Discipline: RN - Start Date: ASAP - Duration: 14 weeks - 36 hours per week - Shift: 12 hours, nights - Employment Type: Travel /n Job Description/n American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU position in a heart float pool with advanced cardiac skills and night shifts. /n /n Responsibilities/n - Work in the Pulse Heart Float Pool within a hospital CVICU setting - Unit has 13 beds and is part of a Level II Trauma Center - Care for post-op CABG, esophagectomy, TAVR, AAA repair, thoracic and vascular surgery, and post-arrest patients - Normal nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2; 1:1 for certain critical cases - Uses Epic EMR; Cerner experience is considered sufficient - 12-hour night shifts with every other weekend required - Expected to float to CCU or other ICU-level units as needed - Must work at least 2 or 3 scheduled holidays during the season - Responsibilities include bedside telemetry monitoring, hourly rounding, and bedside report - Must document pain assessments before and after administering medication - Saline flushes and medications must not be left unattended at the bedside or in scrub pockets - Two-nurse verification required for medication wasting - No phones allowed on the unit; breaks are mandatory - Two days of general hospital orientation and one full shift orientation rotating through three units - Support provided by a unit tech, flex nurse for breaks, and a rotating charge nurse - 24/7 access to hospitalist, RT, and intensivist support - Scrubs may be any color except black /n /n Requirements/n - Active WA or compact RN license required - Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience - Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIH Stroke Scale - Proficiency in cardiac rhythm interpretation, chest tubes, lumbar drains, ventilator management, invasive lines, external pacemakers, Bipap, abdominal pressure monitoring, and trach care - Experience titrating vasoactive and cardiac drips such as Propofol, Precedex, Fentanyl, Versed, Cardizem, Dopamine, Dobutamine, Nicardipine, Levophed, and Epinephrine - Telemetry competency exam must be completed and passed prior to start /n Benefits/n - High Pay and Bonuses - Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options - 401(k) Plan - Weekly Payroll Deposit - Free Online CEUs - Generous Housing Allowance - Travel and Licensure Reimbursements - Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy - Traveler Rewards and Discounts /n American Traveler Job ID P-603658. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU About American Traveler With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers. With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.

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