Travel CVICU RN - $1,974 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit – Albuquerque, NM 87102

Start Date: August 31, 2026

Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico

Schedule: Night shift, 4x12-hour shifts (6:30 PM - 7:00 AM). Option of 36 or 48 hours per week. Patient ratio 1:2. 24-hour orientation provided.

Highlights:

• 13-week travel assignment in a specialized cardiovascular intensive care unit
• Flexible scheduling options with either 36 or 48 hours per week
• Manageable patient ratios of 1:2 for quality patient care
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and more
• 16-bed unit with daily census of approximately 10 patients, caring for adult and geriatric populations
• Opportunity to work with advanced cardiac technologies and post-operative cardiac surgery patients

Requirements:

• Active RN license (New Mexico or Compact license accepted; pending licenses must be obtained prior to start date)
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale certifications
• Experience with patient ratio of 1:2
• Proficiency in critical care skills including ventilator management, cardiac drip titration, hemodynamic monitoring, and post-cardiac surgery care
• Must reside outside 50-mile local radius

Why Join Us?

This travel nursing opportunity offers the chance to advance your cardiovascular critical care expertise in a supportive environment with comprehensive interdisciplinary resources. You'll work with a dedicated team caring for complex cardiac patients while enjoying the flexibility of choosing your preferred weekly schedule. All requested time off must be submitted at the time of application, with a maximum of 4 days eligible for auto-approval.

American Consultants Job ID #18884206. 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: RN:CVICU,19:00:00-07:00:00

About American Consultants

Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Weekly pay
• License and certification reimbursement
• Holiday Pay
• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus