RN: CVICU

Job Description

Take your CVICU expertise to Albuquerque as a travel Registered Nurse supporting complex cardiovascular and critical care cases on a 12-hour night shift. This assignment includes post-operative open-heart care and patients with diagnoses such as CABG, aortic aneurysm repair, pulmonary embolism, cardiac arrest, heart failure, MODS, and sepsis. You may work with advanced therapies and equipment including CRRT, ECMO, IABP, Impella, Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines, and chest tubes. The role also includes floating within scope to other intensive care, PCU, emergency, and post-anesthesia areas as needed - night-shift care with plenty of high-acuity experience to add to your travel story.

Weather

Albuquerque typically offers sunny days, crisp evenings, and generally comfortable conditions around this time of year. The area’s dry climate makes it easy to enjoy outdoor activities, scenic views, and city attractions between shifts.

Fun Things To Do

• Old Town: Explore historic adobe buildings, local shops, galleries, and Southwestern restaurants.

• Sandia Peak Tramway: Ride high above the city for panoramic mountain and desert views.

• Day Trip - Santa Fe: Visit the historic plaza, art galleries, museums, and distinctive Pueblo Revival architecture.

• Day Trip - Jemez Springs: Enjoy scenic mountain drives, hot springs, and outdoor recreation in the surrounding area.

• Petroglyph National Monument: See ancient rock carvings while hiking through volcanic landscapes on the city’s western edge.

Job Specifics

City and State: Albuquerque, New Mexico Shift: 12-hour nights, 7:00 PM–7:30 AM Duration: 13 weeks Hours: 36 hours per week