CVICU Travel Nurse Jobs and Salary

Are you a passionate and experienced critical care nurse seeking an opportunity to expand your skills and travel to new locations? Look no further! We are currently seeking dedicated CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) Travel Nurses to join our team. As a CVICU Travel Nurse, you will have the exciting opportunity to work in diverse healthcare settings across different regions while providing exceptional care to patients with cardiovascular conditions.

CVICU Travel Nursing Job Description & Requirements

  • Provide specialized critical care to patients in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting
  • Monitor and assess patients' cardiac rhythms, vital signs, and overall condition
  • Administer medications, intravenous fluids, and other treatments as prescribed
  • Current certifications in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
  • Appropriate state nursing license or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)

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How Much does a CVICU Travel Nurse Make?

Earn up to $3,095/week

CVICU travel nurses earn roughly $1,190 to $3,095 a week. The most common assignment length for a CVICU nurse is 13 weeks, which makes the maximum earning potential nearly $40,235 per assignment! Healthcare facilities are offering highly competitive pay packages due to the high demand for specialized nurses, like CVICU nurses. Ultimately, making a travel nurse's salary significantly higher than a permanent staff nurse. Talk about a lucrative opportunity!

 

*Disclaimer: Wages for CVICU travel jobs are based on average rates and may be impacted by facility budgets and seasonality and may include a combination of taxable and non-taxable earnings and reimbursements.

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Travel CVICU Nurse Benefits

As a CVICU travel nurse you can take advantage of the comprehensive benefits package offered to you. American Mobile believes their nurses deserve the best benefits possible for you to succeed both personally and professionally.

  • American Mobile has the largest database of ICU travel nursing jobs
  • 24/7 access to our experienced recruiters who are the first to know about the requirements demanded by each hospital
  • Day-one health benefits
  • Travel with your family
  • Your choice of free housing or a housing stipend

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CVICU Travel Nurse Frequently Asked Questions

Is housing really covered?

Yes, you will be provided with either a housing subsidy or you can elect for private, furnished company provided housing on every assignment no matter where you travel. Our team of territory experts will work diligently to find you safe, clean, quality accommodations within a reasonable commute time of your facility. Our team of territory experts will work diligently to find you safe, clean, quality accommodations within a reasonable commute time of your facility.

How much do traveling nurses get for housing?

Housing stipends vary based on the market in the location of your assignment and typically align with the cost of a one bedroom apartment short term lease. Due note, there are additional aspects that can impact the housing budget, such as; seasonality and other assignment factors.

Where do travel nurses find housing?

Travel nurses use online resources like Furnishedfinder.com, Airbnb.com, Apartments.com and other websites to search for housing accommodations. If you choose the housing stipend, and decide later that you would rather have our housing executives help you, we will take over the house or apartment hunting on your behalf.

How long are CVICU Travel Nurse assignments?

The length of assignments can vary between eight to thirteen weeks. However, assignment length can be longer or shorter, depending on the facility’s needs.

As a CVICU Travel Nurse need to be license in that state?

As a travel nurse, you will need to get your nursing license in the state in which you choose to work. It’s important to know that each state, as well as the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), has its own nursing license requirements and at American Mobile, we make getting your nursing license a top priority.

Can I take time off between CVICU Nursing assignments?

Yes! That is one of the benefits of being a CVICU Travel Nurse. Travel nursing allows you to remain flexible and take time off working between assignments. However, to remain eligible for benefits provided by American Mobile, you must begin an assignment within 25 days of your last assignment. For more information, contact a recruiter.

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CVICU Travel Nurse Job FAQs

What are the minimum travel nursing requirements?

Each state, as well as the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC), has its own nursing license requirements. However, healthcare systems prefer nurses to have at least one year of experience in a clinical setting under their belt to be considered for a position.

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Can I take time off between CVICU assignments?

Yes! That is one of the benefits of travel nursing. Travel nursing allows you to remain flexible and take time off of working between assignments. However, to remain eligible for benefits provided by American Mobile, you must begin an assignment within 25 days of your last assignment. For more information, contact your recruiter.

On average, how much does a CVICU travel nurse make?

A CVICU nurse can make an average of $2,279 per week in the US, but every state is very different.

What are the highest paid CVICU travel nurse jobs available today?

The top paying CVICU nurse positions currently include jobs like:

What is the opportunity for work/life balance with a travel nurse job?

Travel nurses are in high demand in cities throughout the nation. Apply for travel CVICU nurse jobs in Santa Clara, San Francisco, Los Angeles and other popular destination spots where the work/life balance is at its highest!