RN: CVICU

Job Description:

Join a 13-week travel assignment as a CVICU Registered Nurse in San Diego. This role is designed for an experienced critical care RN who is comfortable managing complex cardiac, neuro, general, stroke, medical, surgical, kidney, liver solid organ transplant, and trauma patients. Clinical expertise with IABP, Swan-Ganz, epicardial pacing wires, arterial lines, phlebotomy, PICC lines, chest tubes, ventilators, telemetry, and IV starts is required, along with ACLS, BCLS, and NIH certifications. The assignment includes night shifts across three clinical locations, with the possibility of floating to emergency department inpatient overflow. The four-week schedule is provided two weeks in advance, and the work location is communicated before each shift.

Weather:

San Diego typically offers mild, comfortable weather around this time of year, with plenty of sunshine, cool evenings, and limited rainfall. It is a pleasant setting for relaxing outdoors between shifts.

Fun Things To Do:

• Explore Balboa Park’s gardens, museums, and walking paths.
• Spend a day at the San Diego Zoo and nearby cultural attractions.
• Take a day trip to La Jolla Cove for coastal walks, kayaking, and wildlife viewing.
• Plan a day trip to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park for scenic drives and desert landscapes.
• Enjoy the waterfront, beaches, and restaurants around Coronado.

Job Specifics:

City and State: San Diego, California Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM, three shifts per week Hours: 36 hours per week Duration: 13 weeks