Malone Healthcare - Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Santa Cruz, California. Job Description & Requirements * Specialty: CVICU * Discipline: RN * Start Date: 09/15/2025 * Duration: 13 weeks * 36 hours per week * Shift: 12 hours, nights * Employment Type: Travel Registered Nurse - CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit) Unit Type: Mixed Medical-Surgical ICU with dedicated CVICU beds Start Date: (Insert if applicable) Shift: 12-Hour Shifts | Days or Nights | Every Other Weekend (Fri-Sun) Holiday Requirement: Yes Call/Standby: Yes Orientation: 3 shifts Scrub Color: Navy Blue EMR: Cerner Interview & Pre-Offer Process Proctored CVICU skills exam required Zoom interview with Nurse Manager (Sandra Garcia) prior to offer Unit & Team Details Beds/Rooms: 16 total ICU beds Daily Provider Coverage: 1 Cardiothoracic Surgeon 1 Cardiothoracic Surgery PA Patient Load: 1 post-cardiac surgery patient 12 general med-surg ICU patients (average) Required Certifications BLS - Basic Life Support ACLS - Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support NIHSS - National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale Required Experience & Skills Recent experience in immediate post-op cardiac surgery recovery Proficiency with: Valve Replacements (Mitral, Aortic, Tricuspid) CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft) AAA Repair (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm) Strong ICU foundation with ability to manage complex patients Experience with IABP, CRRT, and ECMO is preferred but not required About Malone Healthcare - Nursing With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone's focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings. Benefits * Weekly pay * Holiday Pay * Guaranteed Hours * Continuing Education * 401k retirement plan * Pet insurance * Referral bonus * Medical benefits * Dental benefits * Vision benefits * License and certification reimbursement * Life insurance
Malone Healthcare - Nursing