Travel Nurse RN - CVICU

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GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: CVICU
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 10/12/2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours
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• Employment Type: Travel
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CVICU Registered Nurse - Travel RN Job in Albuquerque, New Mexico

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Travel CVICU RN opportunity in Albuquerque, NM: Join a high-acuity Cardiovascular ICU team and provide expert critical care for complex cardiac patients in a fast-paced travel nursing assignment.

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Join a high-acuity Cardiovascular ICU team in Albuquerque, New Mexico, a vibrant Southwestern city known for its beautiful mountain views, rich culture, and year-round sunshine. This travel Registered Nurse (RN) opportunity is ideal for a skilled CVICU nurse who thrives in a fast-paced critical care environment and enjoys working with complex cardiac patients. If you are confident in your cardiovascular ICU skill set and looking for a rewarding next assignment, this role offers the chance to make an immediate impact.

Job Details\n

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• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
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• Location: Albuquerque, NM 87102
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• Employment Type: Travel RN
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• Start Date: August 31, 2026
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• Duration: 13 weeks
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• Shift: 12-hour nights, 6:30 PM - 7:00 AM
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• Hours Per Week: 36
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• Shift Options: 36 or 48 hours per week
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• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,800 - $1,890
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• Patient Ratio: 1:2
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• Orientation: 24 hours onsite
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Job Requirements\n

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• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
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• At least 1 year of recent acute care nursing experience required; 2 years of CVICU experience preferred
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• Travel nursing experience preferred
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• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
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• Strong critical care nursing skills and comfort caring for adult and geriatric patients
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• Ability to float to like units within scope as needed
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• Pending New Mexico or compact RN license accepted prior to start
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Responsibilities\n

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• Deliver safe, high-quality care to cardiovascular ICU patients with complex medical needs
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• Monitor and manage cardiac drips, vasoactive medications, and invasive hemodynamic lines
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• Provide care for ventilated patients and support advanced respiratory needs
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• Assist with post-cardiac surgery, cardiac cath/intervention, and other critical cardiac care procedures
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• Interpret dysrhythmias, ABGs, and patient trends to respond quickly to changes in condition
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• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, and the interdisciplinary care team
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• Maintain accurate documentation and follow unit protocols and safety standards
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Why This Travel Nursing Opportunity\n

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• Competitive weekly pay for experienced CVICU travel nurses
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• High-acuity critical care setting with a 1:2 patient ratio
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• 12-hour night shift schedule with flexible weekly hour options
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• Opportunity to grow your cardiovascular ICU experience in a respected healthcare setting
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Apply now to join this Albuquerque healthcare travel nursing job and make a difference in cardiovascular critical care today.

Benefits\n

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity\n

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505550. 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. Posted job title: CVICU

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