Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,856 per week in Santa Cruz, CA
Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Santa Cruz
Posted on: January 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Santa Cruz, CA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,856 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13
Weeks Start Date: 2/2/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is
working with Cynet Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in Santa
Cruz, California, 95065! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession:
Nursing Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12H Nights Hours per Shift: 36 hours per week Experience: 2
years License: Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, COVID
Vaccine Required Must-Have: Recent proficiency in immediate post-op
cardiac surgery recovery Description: Candidate will take a
proctored CVICU exam and interview with the manager via Zoom prior
to the offer. Type of specialty is CVICU within a mixed
medical-surgical unit. The unit has 16 beds/rooms. Average number
of providers in the clinic per day includes 1 cardiothoracic
surgeon and 1 CTS PA. Average number of patients per day is 1
cardiac surgery patient and 12 additional general med-surg ICU
patients. Common diagnoses/types of patients include
mitral/aortic/tricuspid valve replacements, CABG, and AAA repair.
IABP, CRRT, and ECMO experience preferred but not required.
Floating is required, with the candidate being first to float.
Weekend requirements include every other weekend. Holiday work is
mandatory. There is a call or standby requirement. Scrub
color/dress code is navy blue scrubs. Charting system used is
Cerner. No Medical Assistants or CNAs are utilized. The hospital
can cancel up to 4 shifts per 13-week assignment. 5 Benefits of
Travel Nursing A diverse portfolio of experiences adds depth to
your professional profile. This can be beneficial if you decide to
pursue leadership roles, advanced degrees, or specialized
certifications. Advocating for patients from diverse backgrounds
and with different healthcare needs refines your patient advocacy
skills, making you a more effective advocate in various healthcare
settings. Different healthcare facilities may have varying levels
of technological advancements. Working in diverse settings exposes
you to a range of medical technologies, contributing to your
technological literacy. Different regions may incorporate
alternative medicine practices into healthcare. Exposure to these
diverse approaches broadens your understanding of holistic patient
care. 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 PALS - AHA
Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29194323EXPTEMP
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