Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $3,200 per week

Formation, Inc. is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Santa Cruz, California.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : CVICU
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 12 / 08 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type : Travel

Job Description

Formation Healthcare Staffing is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU night shift position requiring a CA RN license and advanced certifications.

Responsibilities

Work in an acute care Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) with a mixed medical-surgical ICU setting

16-bed unit with both post-cardiac surgery and general med-surg ICU patients

Typical patient cases include valve replacements, CABG, and AAA repair

12-hour night shifts, 7p-7a, with every other weekend required (Friday-Sunday)

First to float policy applies to travelers

On-call or standby may be required

Uses Cerner charting system

Work closely with a cardiothoracic surgical team including one surgeon and one CTS PA

Three shifts of orientation provided at the start of the assignment

Navy blue scrubs required as dress code

No Medical Assistant or CNA support provided on the unit

Floating to other units required as operationally necessary

Holiday coverage required as scheduled

Returning candidates may not have worked at any CommonSpirit, CHI, or Dignity facility in the past year

First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

Active, unencumbered CA RN license required at time of application

Current certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and documented COVID-19 vaccination

Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience

Proficiency in immediate post-op cardiac surgery recovery required

IABP, CRRT, and ECMO experience preferred but not required

Successful completion of a proctored CVICU exam and Zoom interview prior to offer

Pass / fail testing on sterile technique for Foley catheter and central line care may be required upon orientation

Two professional references required : one supervisor (within 12 months), one supervisor or peer (within 3 years), must include employment dates and rehire eligibility

Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Benefits

High Pay and Bonuses

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options

401(k) Plan

Weekly Payroll Deposit

Free Online CEUs

Generous Housing Allowance

Travel and Licensure Reimbursements

Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy

Traveler Rewards and Discounts

About Formation, Inc.

Formation Healthcare is a leading Travel Nursing agency based in Los Angeles, CA. Travel nurses need knowledgeable, motivated recruiters they can trust, and the highest rates at the top facilities nationwide. Nurses, we hear you! We’re here to help you focus on your patients worry-free, we’ll focus on the rest. Don’t settle for less than you deserve, call Formation Healthcare for your next travel assignment and see the difference, today!

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