Travel Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse

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American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Rochester, Minnesota.

Job Description & Requirements\n

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• Specialty: CVICU
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• Discipline: RN
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• Start Date: 07/27/2026
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• Duration: 14 weeks
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• 36 hours per week
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• Shift: 12 hours, nights
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• Employment Type: Travel
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\n Assignment Overview\n

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• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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• Start Date: Jul 27, 2026
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• Length: 14 weeks
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• Openings: 1
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Description\n

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Cardiac ICU RN for a float pool hospital position in Rochester, MN, requiring at least 2 years of CICU experience and proficiency with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory support devices.

Details\n

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• Cardiac ICU (CICU) setting within a large hospital float pool, with floating required as needed
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• Specializes in critically ill adult patients with altered cardiac function and hemodynamic instability
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• Required procedures and equipment: pulmonary artery catheter, IABP, Impella, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator management
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• Charting via Epic (experience required)
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• 36 hours per week, 12-hour shifts
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• Day/night rotation: 0700–1930 and 1900–0730
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• Every third weekend required
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• Floating to other units required as needed
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Requirements\n

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• Active MN RN license required — no pending licenses accepted
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• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA or American Red Cross)
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• CCRN preferred
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• Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ACEN or CCNE); if not accredited, at least 1 year of RN experience in an applicable care setting within the last 5 years is required
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• Minimum 2 years of recent acute care nursing experience
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• Minimum 2 years of recent Cardiac ICU RN experience required
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• Minimum 1 year of RN travel experience required
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• Proficiency with IABP, Impella, pulmonary artery catheters, advanced hemodynamic monitoring, and ventilator management
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• Must pass an ECG exam administered during orientation to continue the assignment
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• COVID vaccination and booster required for eligibility
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• Date of birth required for consideration
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Additional Information\n

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• Responsible for coordinating all phases of nursing care including direct patient care, patient/family education, and care transitions
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• Delegates patient care based on skill level, acuity, and available resources
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• Provides informal leadership through preceptor roles, mentoring, teaching, and participation in quality improvement efforts
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• On-site position — no remote or telework options
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• Up to 3 shifts per 13-week assignment may be subject to cancellation due to low census
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• Travelers may remain on assignment for up to one calendar year from the initial start date; a break of 30–60 days is required before returning to a new assignment
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American Traveler Job ID #P-727004. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

About American Traveler\n \n