Cvicu RN

CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel Assignment | Las Vegas, NV)

Location: Las Vegas, NV
Assignment Length: 13 Weeks
Shift Options: Days or Nights (12-hour shifts)
Start Date: February 16, 2026
Pay Range: $60.00 – $65.00 per hour (based on experience)
Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled CVICU Registered Nurse to join our critical care team. The CVICU RN provides specialized, high-acuity care to patients with complex cardiovascular conditions, including post-operative cardiac surgery patients. This role requires strong clinical judgment, advanced monitoring skills, and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced ICU environment.

Key Responsibilities

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  Conduct individualized and ongoing nursing assessments for neonatal patients.

  
  


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  Administer prescribed medications, treatments, and therapies in a safe and timely manner.

  
  


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  Manage ventilators, IV and PICC lines, and titratable drips including dopamine and dobutamine.

  
  


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  Collaborate with neonatologists, respiratory therapists, and interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

  
  


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  Provide education and emotional support to families and caregivers.

  
  


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  Document all assessments, interventions, and patient responses accurately and completely.

  
  


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  Participate in emergency resuscitation and stabilization procedures.

  
  


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  Maintain compliance with infection control, HIPAA, and all professional standards of practice.

  
  

Requirements

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  Active RN License: Nevada

  
  


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  Experience: Minimum two years of recent experience as a CVICU RN (Level II or III).

  
  


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  Education: Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, BSN, or Diploma).

  
  

Key Responsibilities

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  Deliver comprehensive nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular patients

  
  


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  Monitor and manage patients with invasive lines, ventilators, chest tubes, and hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz, arterial lines, CVP, etc.)

  
  


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  Care for post-operative open-heart, CABG, valve replacement, and cardiac transplant patients

  
  


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  Administer medications, titrate drips (vasoactive, inotropes, antiarrhythmics), and manage pain and sedation

  
  


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  Interpret cardiac rhythms, lab results, and diagnostic data; respond rapidly to changes in patient condition

  
  


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  Collaborate closely with physicians, advanced practice providers, and multidisciplinary teams

  
  


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  Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EMR)

  
  


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  Provide patient and family education and emotional support

  
  


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  Adhere to hospital policies, safety protocols, and infection control standards

  
  

Qualifications

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  Active RN license (Nevada or compact license)

  
  


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  2+ years of recent CVICU or high-acuity ICU experience preferred

  
  


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  Strong cardiac and hemodynamic monitoring experience

  
  


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  Ability to manage multiple critically ill patients simultaneously

  
  


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  Excellent communication, critical thinking, and teamwork skills

  
  

Certifications Required

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  BLS (American Heart Association)

  
  


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  ACLS

  
  


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  CCRN preferred (or willingness to obtain)

  
  

About ATC Healthcare Services of Las Vegas

For more than 40 years, ATC Healthcare has provided top-tier nurses and healthcare professionals to hospitals and facilities across the United States. Healthcare systems, government agencies, and managed service providers trust ATC to deliver dependable, highly skilled professionals on demand.

We are proud to support our clinicians with flexible schedules, industry-leading pay, and comprehensive benefits designed to support both professional and personal well-being.

We Offer

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  Competitive Pay Packages

  
  


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  Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

  
  


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  401(k) Retirement Plan

  
  


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  Tuition Reimbursement

  
  


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  Referral Bonus Program

  
  


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  Life and Disability Insurance

  
  


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  Identity Theft Protection

  
  


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  Flexible Schedules

  
  

Join ATC Healthcare Services of Las Vegas

Experience the support, professionalism, and integrity that make ATC Healthcare an industry leader in medical staffing. Take the next step in your career and join a team that values your expertise and dedication.

Equal Opportunity Employer

ATC Healthcare Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. M/F/D/V EOE