Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,298 per week

About the role

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN for a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) position in Mesa, Arizona. The assignment starts October 12, 2026, lasts 13 weeks, with 36 hours per week on 12‑hour night shifts. The role requires 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience.

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.
• Work with a diverse team of caregivers to administer care following specialized procedures such as open‑heart surgery and heart transplants.

Requirements

• Current BLS and ACLS certifications.
• 1‑2 years of recent acute care experience.
• Additional certifications may be required before beginning the assignment.

Skills

• Critical care nursing for cardiovascular patients.
• Medication preparation and administration.
• Diagnostic specimen collection and test interpretation.
• Hemodynamic monitoring, phlebotomy, and IV therapy.
• CPR proficiency and defibrillator operation.
• Patient and family education on post‑procedure recovery.
• Physical stamina: ability to stand/walk for long periods, bend, lean, stoop, lift up to 20 lbs (occasionally up to 50 lbs).
• Stress‑management skills and ability to relate to patients 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 a tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

Schedule

12‑hour night shifts, 36 hours per week.