Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job

TLC•Lodi, CA

About The Position

Step into a high-impact CVICU nursing role in Lodi, California, where every shift places you at the center of life-saving care for patients recovering from complex cardiac procedures. As a Registered Nurse in CVICU, you’ll blend clinical mastery with compassionate leadership, guiding families through critical moments and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to optimize outcomes. In this setting, your vigilance, dexterity, and steady judgment can shorten recovery times, reduce complications, and empower patients to reclaim their lives. This opportunity is designed for professionals who want to deepen their CVICU expertise while thriving in a supportive travel-care environment. And beyond the unit, California’s beauty awaits—from the rolling vineyards of nearby wine country to the Sierra Nevada’s snow-dusted peaks and the dramatic coastline within easy reach—providing inspiration and balance for your professional journey. Location Benefits: Lodi sits in the heart of California’s Central Valley, known for its warm hospitality, strong sense of community, and access to top-tier cardiac care. Working in Lodi means you’ll practice in a state-of-the-art CVICU within a hospital that values teamwork, patient-centered outcomes, and continuous learning. You’ll benefit from proximity to Sacramento and the Bay Area for weekend explorations, dining, and cultural experiences, while enjoying a more affordable, family-friendly pace that helps you recharge between shifts. The opportunity to travel to additional locations across the U.S. expands your horizons—discover diverse patient populations, hospital cultures, and clinical challenges that sharpen your skills and elevate your resume. Whether you crave urban amenities or quieter surroundings, this role gives you flexibility to design a lifestyle that suits you. Role Specifics and Benefits: In CVICU, you’ll deliver round-the-clock critical care for adults recovering from complex cardiac surgeries and severe cardiopulmonary conditions. Core responsibilities include comprehensive patient assessments, continuous hemodynamic monitoring, titration of vasoactive and inotropic support, ventilator management, post-operative care for CABG, valve procedures, and ECMO/assist devices as applicable, and collaboration with surgeons, perfusion teams, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists to coordinate care plans. You’ll lead patient and family education, coordinate seamless handoffs during shift changes, and participate in multidisciplinary rounds to drive evidence-based decisions. As you grow in this role, you’ll gain exposure to advanced circulatory support technologies, electrophysiology considerations, and post-operative recovery pathways, positioning you for leadership roles within CVICU or broader critical care tracks. The package includes a competitive weekly pay range of 2,227 to 2,315, with additional savings through housing assistance and a signing bonus, plus extension opportunities that allow you to remain with a trusted team if you choose to extend your assignment. You’ll receive robust support from a dedicated team, including 24/7 help while you’re traveling with the company, ensuring you’re never alone when questions arise or when you need clinical guidance. You’ll also have access to orientation, ongoing education, and mentorship to accelerate your growth, hone your CVICU-specific competencies, and pursue relevant certifications. Company Values: Our organization is anchored in empowering nurses to advance their careers while maintaining a balanced, respectful, and collaborative work environment. We champion professional development, recognize achievement, and invest in resources that support your well-being, continuing education, and career mobility. Whether you’re navigating complex cases or seeking new leadership opportunities, you’ll find a supportive culture that celebrates your contributions and helps you chart a path toward greater responsibility and impact. Call to Action: If you’re a dedicated CVICU RN ready to make a tangible difference in a dynamic California community, we invite you to apply. This is more than a assignment—it’s a partnership with a company that values your expertise, rewards your commitment, and helps you grow as a critical care professional. Start date 03/30/2026, with assignments measured in weeks and flexible extension options. The prospect of meaningful, high-stakes care awaits in Lodi—and in a network of locations across the United States. Ready to elevate your CVICU practice, enrich your life, and contribute to excellent patient outcomes? Apply now and join a team that puts your development and well-being first. Note: The hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Privacy & Consent By applying, you agree to Healthforce's Privacy Policy and consent to receive job-related text messages; message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. About TLC Nursing Healthforce is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing Nursing and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S. Why Travelers Choose HealthForce Competitive weekly pay Fast credentialing 24/7 recruiter & clinical support Nationwide assignments Referral Bonus Earn up to $1,000 per referral — no employment required. EEO Statement Healthforce is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

comprehensive patient assessments
continuous hemodynamic monitoring
titration of vasoactive and inotropic support
ventilator management
post-operative care for CABG, valve procedures, and ECMO/assist devices as applicable
collaboration with surgeons, perfusion teams, pharmacists, and respiratory therapists to coordinate care plans
lead patient and family education
coordinate seamless handoffs during shift changes
participate in multidisciplinary rounds to drive evidence-based decisions