Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,218 per week in Phoenix, AZ

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: January 27, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Location: Phoenix, AZ Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,218 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 2/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Phoenix, Arizona, 85001! ID: 73909402 Shift: 12H Nights 12hr shifts, 4 total weekend shifs per 4 weeks, holidays based on unit coverage Description: Unit ACCEPT LEVEL 2 EXPERIENCE - TEACHING/HIGH ACUITY/LARGE HOSPITALSCANDIDATE DOES NOT NEED CVICU FLOOR ON THEIR RESUME - MANAGER WILL CONSIDER ICU RN WITH CARDIAC PATIENT CARE EXPERIENCEFIRST TIME TRAVELERS ACCEPTEDMedical Solutions Pre-Screens, if clinical recommends, sends to manager for approval to offer, no 2nd interview50 mile radius rule - no local rates - source of truth is DL, please include in submissionmust pass dysrhythmia exam prior to acceptance, traveler has 2 attempts. if failed, RN will be DNU within CS AZ and Sac Region for 6 months*Travel Teams must have their own vehicles*must have natural hair color and no facial piercings*men must clean shave for fit test*pass fail exam on day 1 of orientation - details to followDAY 1 PASS FAIL SIMs Lab: All RNs will be expected to complete SIMs Lab for Foley catheter insertion & central line dressing changes, with the exception of NyICU & ED. NyICU only has to do Foley catheter insertion. ED does Foley catheter insertion but does port-a-cath insertion instead of central line dressing change. This is for travelers going to St. Joseph main campus &/or St. Joseph Westgate campus. NOTE - SIMs lab is pass/fail & nurses have been termed during SIMs Lab for breaking sterile field. Those travelers that understand sterile field typically pass SIMs Lab skills (See separate notes for the specific checklist IF traveler asks for additional details). The hospital expects that every nurse is competent in these areas, especially maintaining sterile field, as these are nursing skills that are performed frequently. NOTE: if a candidate indicates that they are not competent in either of these areas, they are probably not a good fit. In addition to SIMs Lab, they will also go through lifts, restraints, & wound care, but these are just educational based since the equipment & policies can be different facility to facility. - Unit: CTICU/CVICU- beds: 24- Certs: BLS, ACLS. CCRN preferred. ICU experience only, CVICU preferred.- Ratios: 1:1-2. High number of 1:1.- EMR: Cerner- Charge Nurse: Yes, no patient assignment.- Nurse Aides: 2 PCTs days and nights with high census.- Weekend Requirement: 3 weekend shifts in 4 week schedule.- Holidays: Work into rotation.- Scrub Color: Navy- Tele: Phillips- Hospitalist or Intensivist in house: Intensivist on during days and on call at night.- IV Team: No, strong IV skills required.- RT 24/7: Yes - Pharmacy 24/7: Yes, utilize Transplant patients- Shifts: 7-7. - Float to other ICUs and all Tele units. patient ratio of 4:1 on tele. Travelers will float 1st before perm staff. Also required to float to Westgate if asked.- Floor specific orientation: 2 days on the floor.- Common diagnosis / Types of patients: Cardiac surgery recovery, Empallas, IABP, CRRT, lung transplant, thoracic, Ecmo, esophogectomy, lobectomy, pneumectomy, TAVR.- Additional Notes: Very high acuity, travelers with IABP and CABG experience can take patients. High number of bedside procedures, bronchs, Swans, epidurals. Cancellation can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, 3 shifts for assignments that are less than 13 weeks Charting BSN Required: License to , willing to wait Trauma Level:1 Care Shift shifts, 4 total weekend shifs per 4 weeks, holidays based on unit coverage Required , BLS Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Change environments regularly to prevent burnout, maintaining enthusiasm and passion for your nursing career. The variety in assignments keeps your work engaging and fulfilling. Develop strong problem-solving skills and self-reliance as you navigate new environments independently. This independence is not only professionally empowering but also personally fulfilling. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Travel nursing provides a level of professional autonomy. While adhering to facility policies, you have the opportunity to work independently and contribute your expertise to different teams. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS CVICU Exam CVICU RN Skills Checklist Core Exam - Nursing Ishihara Colorvision Screening 29166515EXPTEMP

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