Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job

TLC Nursing•Lodi, CA

44d•$2,216 - $2,364

About The Position

Embark on a transformative journey as a Registered Nurse specializing in CVICU in Lodi, California. In this high-acuity environment, your clinical precision, steely composure, and compassionate leadership will illuminate the path from critical illness to stable recovery. You’ll guide complex patient care plans, interpret invasive monitors, and respond with decisive expertise when every second counts. Your contributions won’t just impact a patient’s trajectory; they’ll influence families, colleagues, and the broader health community. California offers more than a work assignment—it’s a canvas of opportunities. Imagine the sun-kissed vineyards of Lodi as your backdrop, the rolling foothills inviting weekend hikes, and the state’s celebrated cuisine and arts enriching your days off. California’s beauty is not merely scenery; it’s a resource that sustains your energy, focus, and perspective as you deliver exceptional critical care. In addition to the unique charms of Lodi, this role also opens the door to opportunities across the U.S., letting you experience diverse hospital environments, patient populations, and care models that will sharpen your CVICU expertise and expand your professional network. Location Benefits: Working in Lodi places you in a welcoming community that values skilled nursing, teamwork, and a patient-centered approach. Lodi’s moderate climate, safe neighborhoods, and access to local wineries create a balanced, enjoyable cadence between shifts and personal life. You’ll benefit from proximity to California’s dynamic networks—nearby Sacramento’s resources, the Bay Area’s cultural vibrancy, and the natural splendors of Sierra foothills and coastal escapes within a reasonable drive. Beyond this assignment, there’s the potential to work at other locations across the U.S., offering exposure to a variety of hospital cultures, patient demographics, and organizational practices. This breadth-rich mobility enhances professional growth while keeping you connected to a supportive travel-healthcare community that recognizes the skill and resilience you bring to CVICU nursing. Role Specifics and Benefits: - Role responsibilities: As a CVICU RN, you’ll manage high-acuity postoperative and adult cardiac critical care patients, including ventilator management, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, arterial and central lines, and rapid response to evolving conditions. You’ll participate in multidisciplinary rounds, implement evidence-based interventions, optimize sedation and analgesia plans, and collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and nutritionists to drive outcomes. You’ll document meticulously, uphold infection control standards, advocate for patient and family needs, and mentor junior staff and travel teammates to sustain a high-performance unit culture. - Professional growth: This assignment is designed to advance CVICU proficiency and leadership readiness. You’ll have access to credentialing support, specialty certifications, targeted training, and exposure to cutting-edge cardiac and critical care protocols. The environment encourages evidence-based practice, quality improvement projects, and professional development conversations that acknowledge your goals and pave pathways to senior roles or expanded clinical responsibilities. - Competitive benefits: We prioritize your financial and logistical well-being with a competitive weekly pay range of $2,216–$2,364, plus bonus opportunities, housing assistance, and potential contract extensions to maximize continuity in your CVICU journey. You’ll receive structured support for housing and relocation where needed, and an organized framework for evaluating extension opportunities that align with your preferences and clinical aims. - Support and security: You’ll enjoy comprehensive support from a dedicated travel-healthcare team available 24/7, ensuring smooth onboarding, seamless shift transitions, credentialing help, and on-call assistance while you’re traveling with the company. Our travel coordinators, clinical liaisons, and payroll specialists work in concert to minimize disruption and maximize clinical focus, so you can deliver expert care with confidence. - Start date and schedule: The assignment is anchored by a December 22, 2025 start date and is structured to fit multi-week arrangements that align with unit needs and your availability. While guaranteed hours may vary by assignment, the program is designed to provide consistent, reliable engagement with opportunities for extension and ongoing placement in CVICU environments that match your skills and preferences. Company Values: Our company is built on empowering dedicated healthcare professionals to advance their careers within a supportive, collaborative ecosystem. We prioritize a respectful, inclusive environment where your experience shapes best practices, your voice informs decision-making, and your well-being is a continuous priority. From onboarding to ongoing education and leadership pathways, we are committed to helping you grow, thrive, and achieve your professional goals while maintaining balance and compassion in patient care. Call to Action: If you’re a CVICU nurse who thrives under pressure, values teamwork, and seeks a pathway that honors your clinical expertise and professional ambitions, apply today. This is more than a placement—it’s a chance to join a community that respects your contribution and actively supports your development. Take the next step toward shaping patient outcomes, expanding your CVICU horizons, and enjoying the enriching experiences California and the broader U.S. have to offer. Hours and pay rates listed are estimates and may vary; final compensation packages and guaranteed hours will be confirmed during the hiring process. Ready to bring your CVICU mastery to a team that shares your commitment to excellence? Apply now and start your journey toward meaningful impact and professional growth. Privacy & Consent By applying, you agree to TLC Nursing’s Privacy Policy and consent to receive job-related text messages; message/data rates may apply. Reply STOP to opt out. About TLC Nursing TLC Nursing is a nationwide travel healthcare staffing agency pairing RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals with high-quality travel and local contracts across the U.S. ShiftShield™ – Traveler Protection ShiftShield™ protects travelers from preventable facility-driven cancellations and ensures fair compensation for schedule disruptions. Why Travelers Choose TLC 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 TLC Nursing is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Responsibilities

manage high-acuity postoperative and adult cardiac critical care patients, including ventilator management, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, arterial and central lines, and rapid response to evolving conditions
participate in multidisciplinary rounds
implement evidence-based interventions
optimize sedation and analgesia plans
collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapists, pharmacists, and nutritionists to drive outcomes
document meticulously
uphold infection control standards
advocate for patient and family needs
mentor junior staff and travel teammates to sustain a high-performance unit culture