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: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular at a facility located in San Luis Obispo, California. The role involves providing advanced nursing care within the critical care setting, supervising ancillary personnel, and coordinating patient-centered treatment plans. The position requires expertise in managing patients with complex multisystem conditions, including ventilatory support and neurological monitoring.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shift, 12 hours shift hours, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Current RN license in state of practice; high school education or GED; associate degree or higher; certification in Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC, required within 1 year of hire). Prior critical care experience preferred.
- Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing; six months or more of critical care experience; TNCC certification before start date if not already obtained.
- Essential Functions: Administers nursing interventions in both stable and emergent situations; monitors ECG rhythms and manages critical emergencies; manages invasive monitoring devices including ICP, ventriculostomy, Pulmonary Artery, and Arterial Pressure Catheters; provides ventilatory support and patient/family education; documents care accurately and timely; performs safety and quality checks; collaborates with healthcare team to develop and execute care plans.
- Additional Information: Candidates must be willing to adhere to organizational vaccination policies and participate in safety protocols.
- Start Date: 08/03/2026
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 #1287164. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus