Travel Cardiovascular Intensive Care Nurse (RN) | Lodi, California

An experienced SICU/CVICU registered nurse is needed for a travel position in Lodi, CA. This role requires a highly skilled RN with a minimum of three years of full-time critical care experience, including recent hands-on care recovering fresh hearts directly from the OR within the last six months. Candidates must be proficient with open-heart patient management and have completed all MyJourney Cerner modules prior to assignment start.

Qualifications & Desired Experience:

• Active California RN license
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in SICU/CVICU with open-heart recovery
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, PALS, NIHSS (CCRN preferred)
• Cerner EMR proficiency (all MyJourney modules completed)
• Experience managing complex cardiovascular and cardiothoracic patients (TAVR, Impella, IABP, STEMI, sepsis, etc.)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, high acuity ICU environment with flexibility for floating as needed

Location: Situated in the heart of California, Lodi offers a warm community atmosphere with nearby outdoor attractions such as vineyards and parks, ideal for relaxation when off-duty. The city blends small-town charm with easy access to larger metropolitan areas.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver expert nursing care to a 10-bed SICU/CVICU unit with 1:1 or 1:2 nurse-patient ratios
• Monitor patients using Phillips tele and specialized ventilators (Draeger, Hamilton G5, Galileo)
• Collaborate with intensivists, respiratory therapists, and pharmacy teams onsite 24/7
• Adhere to unit protocols including scrubs color standards and on-call floating assignments
• Serve weekend rotations every other weekend and major holidays as scheduled

Schedule:

• 12-hour shifts (7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• No self-scheduling; time-off requests must be submitted before contract start

Additional Details:

• Charge nurse coverage 24/7; nurse aides support unit operations
• Orientation includes one shift with preceptor support
• High acuity patient populations requiring advanced cardiac care skills

This is a travel assignment offering the opportunity to sharpen specialized CVICU expertise in a supportive but demanding environment. Apply now to meet the immediate critical care needs in this dynamic role.

Compensation for this position ranges from $26.59 to $50.00. Eligible candidates may also receive healthcare benefits, housing, and meals/incidentals. Full details of our healthcare benefits plan can be found here. This posting is open for 60 days after the posting date.