Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,028 per week in La Jolla, CA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: La Jolla
Posted on: January 11, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Location: La Jolla, CA Agency: Mindlance Health Pay: $2,028 per week Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 1/26/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Mindlance Health to find a qualified CVICU RN in La Jolla, California, 92037! ID: 74815083 Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30) Description: Gentle reminder of HARD REQUIREMENTS: -NO Locals within 100 mile radius-must have 1 year of travel experience with at least 6 months of CONTINUOUS TRAVEL EXPERIENCE between 07/2025-PresentREQUIRED: AHA BLS, AHA ACLS, NIHSS (all must be in hand at time of sub)REQUIRED: Interview availabilityREQUIRED: Must confirm candidate is aware and agrees to the following FLOAT REQUIREMENTS: May be required to float down and across the organization to like units or to lower acuity units, (excluding the ED) as needed.REQUIRED: Must confirm candidate is aware and agrees to the following WKND/HOLIDAY REQUIREMENTS: To work 4 weekend shifts in a 4 week cycle and at least one Winter Holiday, to include the holiday weekend.Start date 1/12 or 1/26 will be prioritized. Anything after that will be assessed contingent on candidate flow. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! We look forward to reviewing your candidates! :) Modified 8:00:00 AM Account Manager: Fion Chu Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Flu Vaccine: Unknown Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : 2 Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : Required LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, TNCC*, LVAD*, CRRT*Skills : Accessing/Managing Ports, Arterial line management, Assist with Chest Tube Insertion/Removal, Assist with management of BiPAP, Assist with management of CPAP, Blood Product Administration, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Care of the patient on ECMO, Care of Ventilated Patient, Central line care/management, Central Venous Pressure Monitoring (CVP), Chronic/Acute Renal failure, Continuous IV paralytics/Neuromuscular blockade, Continuous IV sedation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), CVA/Acute Stroke management, CVVHD/CRRT, ECMO, Emergency Medications, Epicardial Pacing Wire Care and Management, External ventricular drain (EVD), FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, Fresh tracheostomy, GI surgery, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, ICP monitoring*, Impella, Infection Prevention, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, Lumbar drains*, Management of dysrhythmias, Management of patient with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, Medical Intensive Care Unit*, Neuro Intensive Care Unit*, Nurse driven ECMO protocols, Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Post Cardiac Surgery (directly from the OR), Post Cardiac Surgery (Not directly from the OR), Post Craniotomy*, Post Neurosurgery management*, Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Sheath Removal, Spinal cord injury*, Starting and maintaining IVs, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Surgical Intensive Care Unit*, Surgical Wounds with drains/Wound Vac, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Trauma Intensive Care Unit*, Traumatic Brain injury*, Valve Repair/Replacement, Ventilator Management, Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD/RVAD) Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : 2 Patient Ratios Nights : 2 Patient Ratios Weekends : 2 Float Required : across the system ICU and down to MS/Tele Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : 4 weekend shifts in a 4-week cycle. Pre-Approved Time Off : two Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 28 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 30 Number of Beds : 30 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Lift Teams, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation Patient Diagnoses : - Special Procedures/Unit Details : - Special Equipment : - Tier2 Travel Compliance REQUIRED: No Locals within a 100 mile radius (except for LVNs/MAs). Candidates on assignment in San Diego for the last 9 months are considered Local and are not eligible to submit. REQUIRED: Travel Experience: 1 year TOTAL travel experience required (except for LVNs/MAs), AND 6 months of CONTINOUS Travel Experience leading up to time of submittal . No gaps in travel experience for the last 6 months is permitted per client, except for minimal/nominal Pre-Approved vacations, and/or no more than 2-3 weeks between assignments for onboarding/relocation purposes ONLY. REQUIRED: 1.5 years continuous experience in specialty (unless otherwise stated in JD, or for LVN/MA jobs). No breaks going to other units, unless floating, or unless submitting for a position that is at or below skillset AND can demonstrate1.5 years experience working with the same ratios as the posted position. REQUIRED: EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience, for the last 6 months of work history. All units use EPIC. REQUIRED: 7 days max RTO. No new RTO after submittal. REQUIRED: Include valid copies of all Required Certs ( Nursys for RNs) with submission (if BLS, ACLS, or PALS = must be AHA) REQUIRED: RNs: CA License in hand at time of submittal (Temp or Perm, no EMSA) REQUIRED: Interview availability, including time zone (same day, and for the next 3 business days preferrable) REQUIRED: 1 Supervisory level reference Submit to 1 job in health system max. Return Staff Policy: 1 year to return Return Traveler Policy: 1 year to return after leaving Extension Policy: 1 year max, then must wait 1 year to return International Traveler Policy: 1 year of recent/current experience working in the U.S. Float Requirements: ICU, SDU, Tele RN S are required to float at or below skillset may occasionally be asked to float to another campus/location, depending on needs. The float requirements may vary for all other units. Please discuss during interview if not provided in job description. Submittal Details: Tier2 Travel ComplianceREQUIRED: No Locals within a 100 mile radius (except for LVNs/MAs). Candidates on assignment in San Diego for the last 9 months are considered Local and are not eligible to submit. REQUIRED: Travel Experience: 1 year TOTAL travel experience required (except for LVNs/MAs), AND 6 months of CONTINOUS Travel Experience leading up to time of submittal. No gaps in travel experience for the last 6 months is permitted per client, except for minimal/nominal Pre-Approved vacations, and/or no more than 2-3 weeks between assignments for onboarding/relocation purposes ONLY. REQUIRED: 1.5 years continuous experience in specialty (unless otherwise stated in JD, or for LVN/MA jobs). No breaks going to other units, unless floating, or unless submitting for a position that is at or below skillset AND can demonstrate1.5 years experience working with the same ratios as the posted position.REQUIRED: EPIC or combined EPIC/Cerner experience, for the last 6 months of work history. All units use EPIC.REQUIRED: 7 days max RTO. No new RTO after submittal.REQUIRED: Include valid copies of all Required Certs (& Nursys for RNs) with submission (if BLS, ACLS, or PALS = must be AHA)REQUIRED: RNs: CA License in hand at time of submittal (Temp or Perm, no EMSA)REQUIRED: Interview availability, including time zone (same day, and for the next 3 business days preferrable)REQUIRED: 1 Supervisory level referenceSubmit to 1 job in health system max. Return Staff Policy: 1 year to return Return Traveler Policy: 1 year to return after leavingExtension Policy: 1 year max, then must wait 1 year to returnInternational Traveler Policy: 1 year of recent/current experience working in the U.S.Float Requirements: ICU, SDU, & Tele RN S are required to float at or below skillset & may occasionally be asked to float to another campus/location, depending on needs. The float requirements may vary for all other units. Please discuss during interview if not provided in job description. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Connect with healthcare professionals nationwide, expanding your professional network. These connections can open doors to new career opportunities, collaborations, and lifelong friendships within the healthcare community. In times of public health crises, travel nurses often play essential roles in vaccination campaigns, disease control efforts, and other initiatives that contribute to the well-being of communities. Travel nurses may benefit from tax advantages such as housing stipends and per diems, helping them maximize their income and financial stability. Travel nurses may find themselves in challenging situations that require effective crisis management. This experience can be valuable in emergency healthcare settings and disaster response teams. Working with diverse patient populations and teams hones your emotional intelligence. Understanding and navigating different emotions becomes crucial in providing compassionate patient care. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS CVICU Exam CVICU RN Skills Checklist Core Exam - Nursing 29051677EXPTEMP

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