Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $63 per hour in Phoenix, AZ in Phoenix, AZ

TravelNurseSource is working with United Health Care Staffing, Inc. to find a qualified CVICU RN in phoenix, Arizona, 85087! Registered Nurse - CVICU – UHC Staffing Registered Nurse - CVICU Location: Phoenix, AZ Start Date: 02-23-2026 End Date: 05-25-2026 Contract Type: Travel Contract Shift Type: Nights, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM (12-hour nights); 12-hour shifts, 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeks; holidays worked per unit rotation Hours per Week: 36 Candidate Pay Rate: $63 per hour About United Health Care Staffing At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal. Roles & Responsibilities • Provide high-acuity nursing care for CVICU/CTICU patients, including post-cardiac surgery and transplant patients • Manage advanced therapies such as ECMO, CRRT, IABP and ventilator support with precision and compassion • Recognize and respond to cardiac dysrhythmias; perform dysrhythmia monitoring and interpretation • Perform and supervise invasive bedside procedures (central line care, Foley insertion, Swan-Ganz management) while maintaining sterile technique • Collaborate closely with intensivists, the multidisciplinary team, and 24/7 RT/pharmacy to optimize patient outcomes • Complete required competency assessments and pass SIMs Lab skills checks on orientation day • Safely float to other ICUs and Tele units as needed, maintaining high standards across settings • Serve as a patient advocate and ensure accurate Cerner charting and handoffs Qualifications • Current, active RN license (able to submit) for practice • Minimum 2 years of ICU/CVICU or critical care nursing experience • Required certifications: BLS and ACLS • Must have Level I trauma experience • Strong IV skills; experience with central line dressing changes and Foley catheter insertion • Experience with ECMO, CRRT, IABP, and post-CABG care is highly desirable • Familiarity with Cerner EMR and Phillips telemetry systems • Willingness to complete and pass dysrhythmia exam (2 attempts allowed) and SIMs Lab on day 1 of orientation • Travel requirements: reliable vehicle for travel teams and flexibility to float to Westgate campus if requested • Facility appearance and fit-test requirements (e.g., no facial piercings; men must be clean-shaven for fit testing) Education • Active RN license (required) • BSN not required • Current BLS and ACLS certifications required • CCRN preferred Knowledge & Skills • Cardiac ICU/CVICU clinical expertise and high-acuity patient management • Dysrhythmia recognition and monitoring • Mechanical ventilation and ventilator management • ECMO management and care • Continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) operation and patient care • Invasive line care: central lines, Swan-Ganz catheter management, port-a-cath familiarity • Strong IV insertion and peripheral access skills • Sterile field maintenance and procedural competence • Telemetry monitoring (Phillips) and critical alarm management • Cerner electronic medical record proficiency Benefits • Supportive team environment where your expertise is valued and celebrated • Licensure assistance and reimbursement to keep your credentials current • Comprehensive onboarding and unit-specific orientation so you hit the floor confident • Opportunities to work with advanced therapies (ECMO, CRRT, transplant care) to grow your critical care skills • Paid time off and holiday rotation to balance life and work • Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great colleagues on board • Access to continuing education and skills validation (SIMs lab and competency training) • Dedicated clinical leadership and 24/7 RT and pharmacy support for high-acuity care Travel Perks: Explore Phoenix, AZ Explore Phoenix's outdoor and cultural highlights on your days off: hike Camelback Mountain or the trails at Papago Park, stroll the Desert Botanical Garden, visit the Heard Museum or Phoenix Art Museum, enjoy Scottsdale's dining and nightlife, take a day trip to Sedona or the Grand Canyon, and savor the vibrant local food scene and farmers markets. Apply Now Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - CVICU? Let's get you moving forward! Send your resume to or call us at today. Hashtags #RegisteredNurseJobs #PhoenixAZJobs #CVICUJobs #CriticalCareNursing #TravelNurse #CernerJobs #HealthcareJobs #RNJobs #CardiacNursing #UHCCareers Skills: Acute Care, Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Catheterization, Cerner, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Cross-Functional, Electronic Medical Records, Groundskeeping, Healthcare, Intensive Care, Leadership, Logistics, Onboarding, Patient Care, Pharmacy, Registered Nurse (RN), Reimbursement, Renal Replacement Therapy, Surgical Procedures, Swan-Ganz Catheter, Telemetry, Telephone Skills, Test Requirements, Ventilator, Willing to Travel About the Company: TravelNurseSource