Travel CVICU RN - $2,319 per week

Job ID: 1526008 | Location: Tacoma, WA | Start: 11/09/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | Employment: Travel

About the role

We're looking for Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Tacoma, WA. The right RN should have 1–2 years' recent acute care experience. As a CVICU Travel Nurse, you will work with a diverse team of caregivers to administer care to patients following specialized procedures including open-heart surgery and heart transplants. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs should have experience and skill caring for patients in a fast-paced, urgent and critical care environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to patients with potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications.
• Take samples for diagnostic tests; order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Apply hemodynamic, phlebotomy and IV protocols.
• Be called in for emergencies to provide CPR and operate defibrillators hospital-wide.
• Educate patients and family members on how to manage recovery at home.

Requirements

• ACLS certification
• BLS certification
• 2 years recent acute care experience
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment
• Ability to stand and walk for long periods; bend, lean and stoop without difficulty
• Ability to easily lift 20 pounds; patient lifting may require up to 50 pounds

Skills

• Strong coping skills for high-stress, fast-paced environments
• Ability to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed hours
• Continuing education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1

Pay

Pay package is based on 12-hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12-hour night shifts, 36 hours per week.