CVICU | Registered Nurse | 16-Week Travel RN Contract – Salt Lake City, UT

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Salt Lake City, Utah

Join a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) as a travel Registered Nurse in Salt Lake City, Utah. This critical care nursing assignment is ideal for an experienced CVICU RN skilled in caring for complex cardiac and cardiothoracic patients and managing advanced life-support therapies. Enjoy a vibrant mountain city with convenient access to outdoor recreation, scenic parks, and year-round activities while advancing your travel nursing career.

CVICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,360–$2,480
• Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
• Nursing Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Contract: 16-week travel nursing assignment
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week; rotating days and nights
• Shift Times: Day shift, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Hours: 36 hours per week
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Typical Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Time Off: Up to 10 days of requested time off may be considered, with additional time potentially available proportionally based on contract length
• Openings: 2 CVICU Registered Nurse positions

CVICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent CVICU Registered Nurse or cardiovascular critical care experience
• Current Registered Nurse license; candidates with a pending Utah RN license may be considered but must have the license in hand before the start date
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Required experience with CRRT/CVVHD and pulmonary artery catheter (Swan-Ganz) monitoring
• Experience with mechanical circulatory support, including Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), LVAD/RVAD, and ECMO
• Demonstrated proficiency with Epic electronic medical record documentation
• Competence in ventilator management, arterial and central line care, vasoactive and cardiac medication titration, dysrhythmia interpretation, and ABG interpretation
• COVID-19 and influenza vaccination required; medical or religious exemptions may be considered
• Travel nursing experience is not required; first-time travel nurses are welcome
• Candidates residing within the state of Utah are not eligible for this travel assignment

CVICU Travel Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric cardiovascular and cardiothoracic patients
• Assess, monitor, and manage patients with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure
• Operate and monitor CRRT/CVVHD therapies and pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz catheters
• Care for patients receiving mechanical circulatory support, including Impella, IABP, LVAD/RVAD, and ECMO therapies
• Manage ventilated patients and provide BiPAP/CPAP support as indicated
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, sedative, and other continuous intravenous medications according to patient condition and clinical protocols
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, arterial blood gases, and hemodynamic data
• Perform central line, PICC, arterial line, and other critical care device management
• Administer blood products, provide infection prevention and isolation precautions, and deliver safe, evidence-based patient care
• Document assessments, interventions, and patient progress accurately in Epic
• Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to support stabilization, recovery, and quality outcomes

Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Salt Lake City, Utah, and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.