Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,260 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in San Luis Obispo, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) Nurse in California. This position involves providing specialized nursing care in a critical care setting, including management of patients with multi-system failure requiring ventilation, neuro/trauma, respiratory failure, and hemodynamic monitoring. The role requires supervision and delegation to ancillary personnel, ensuring quality care and safety.

Job Details

• Position involves planning, coordination, and delivery of nursing care in a critical care environment.
• Required Qualifications: Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in state of practice; Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an approved vendor; Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from an approved vendor; Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) within 1 year of hire or transfer; High School Education/GED or equivalent; Associate Degree (A.A. or A.S.); Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred; Six months previous critical care experience preferred.
• Schedule: Rotating shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week.
• Essential functions include administering medications, intravenous therapy, monitoring ECG rhythms, managing mechanical ventilation, and assessing neurological status.
• Must be proficient in using medical equipment for neurological, pulmonary, and multisystem monitoring; capable of developing multidisciplinary care plans and educating patients and families.
• Completion of all unit-specific safety and quality control checks.
• Must have Epic electronic health record system proficiency.
• Additional requirements: Must receive all required vaccinations, participate in E-Verify, and adhere to organizational policies.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance.
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage.
• Competitive salaries.
• Referral bonuses.
• Travel reimbursement.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Direct deposit/free checking.
• Unlimited free CE credits.

Cross Country Job ID #1331491. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus