Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,141 per week

About the role

Fusion Medical Staffing is seeking a Travel CVICU RN for a 13‑week assignment at a facility in Moses Lake, Washington. The ICU Registered Nurse provides comprehensive, critical care to patients in the intensive care unit, assessing and monitoring critically ill patients, operating life‑support equipment, administering advanced treatments, and collaborating with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.

Responsibilities

• Assess and monitor critically ill patients, recognizing and responding to subtle changes in condition.
• Administer complex medications and treatments in accordance with approved critical care nursing techniques.
• Operate and manage advanced life‑support equipment.
• Ensure patient safety and comfort in high‑acuity ICU environments, addressing physical and emotional needs.
• Record significant conditions, reactions, and interventions, notifying the appropriate provider of changes in patient status.
• Perform and interpret advanced hemodynamic monitoring, including arterial lines, central venous pressure, and pulmonary artery catheters.
• Accurately document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the medical record in a timely manner.
• Provide education to patients and families regarding the ICU environment, treatments, and recovery expectations.
• Communicate closely with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to optimize patient care.
• Maintain proficiency in critical care procedures and technologies through ongoing education and training.
• Adhere to strict infection control protocols to protect immunocompromised patients and reduce risks.
• Engage in quality improvement initiatives to enhance ICU patient outcomes and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties as assigned within scope and comply with hospital safety, infection control, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

• One year of recent experience as a CVICU RN.
• Valid RN license in compliance with Washington state regulations.
• Current BLS (AHA/ARC) certification.
• Current ACLS (AHA/ARC) certification.

Preferred Qualifications

• Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification.
• TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) certification.
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale) certification.
• Other certifications or licenses may be required for this position.

Skills

• Critical thinking, service excellence, and strong interpersonal communication.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and demonstrate PC skills.
• Physical ability to remain stationary, move equipment (50‑100 lb), push, pull, and bend.
• Interpersonal skill to work effectively with a variety of professional and ancillary personnel.
• Technical ability to grasp, perform fine manipulation, and assist with procedures and equipment.
• Capacity to cope with frequent public contact, meet deadlines under pressure, and maintain continuous concentration to detail.
• Visual acuity and effective communication for sensory requirements.

Benefits

• Highly competitive pay for travel professionals.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance with first‑day coverage.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1,560 hours.
• Life and short‑term disability coverage.
• 401(k) matching.
• Aggressive refer‑a‑friend bonus program.
• 24/7 recruiter support.
• Reimbursement for licensure and CEUs.
• Day‑one insurance, $0 copay for mental health services, scholarships, awards, and exclusive discounts.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Weekly pay.
• Cancellation protection and guaranteed hours.
• Employee assistance programs.

Pay

Highly competitive pay for travel professionals, with a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

• Start date: 09/28/2026.
• Duration: 13 weeks.
• Shift: 12‑hour nights.
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Employment type: Travel.