Travel CVICU Jobs
Travel CVICU professionals provide specialized healthcare services across diverse clinical settings. BHS Workforce currently has 27 open travel CVICU positions across 13 states and 18 cities. The highest-volume markets are California (5), West Virginia (3), Colorado (3). Typical contracts run 13 weeks at 36 hours per week. The current shift mix is 13 day, 14 night.
Licensing & Credential Requirements
California
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel CVICU positions. California is not a Nurse Licensure Compact state. Travel RNs must obtain an individual California RN license before starting an assignment. Apply through the California Board of Registration in Nursing well before your start date. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
West Virginia
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel CVICU positions. West Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in West Virginia without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Colorado
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel CVICU positions. Colorado is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Colorado without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
South Carolina
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel CVICU positions. South Carolina is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in South Carolina without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Virginia
An active, unencumbered RN license is required for travel CVICU positions. Virginia is a Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) state. RNs holding a multistate compact license issued by their home state can practice in Virginia without obtaining a separate state license. BLS certification is universally required. Additional certifications such as ACLS, PALS, or NRP may be required depending on the unit and facility. Verify specific requirements with your recruiter.
Pay Overview
Based on 27 current travel CVICU assignments nationwide.
Travel CVICU pay ranges from $1,875 to $2,882 per week, with a median of $2,441. The $1,007 spread reflects variation in shift differentials, location, and facility acuity. Packages include tax-free stipends averaging $1,466 per week for housing and meals.
Jobs by State
Current Openings
| Specialty | Location | Pay | Shift |
|---|---|---|---|
| CVICU | White Plains, NY | $2,882/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| CVICU | Overland Park, KS | $2,859/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| CVICU | Burlington, MA | $2,800/wk | 3 x 12s Rotating ( These are rotating shifts ) |
| CVICU | Overland Park, KS | $2,625/wk | 4 x 12 Days |
| CVICU | Denver, CO | $2,586/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| CVICU | Denver, CO | $2,586/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| CVICU | Parkersburg, WV | $2,581/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
| CVICU | Charleston, SC | $2,566/wk | 4 x 12 Nights |
| CVICU | San Luis Obispo, CA | $2,541/wk | 7:00 AM - 7:00 PM |
| CVICU | San Luis Obispo, CA | $2,541/wk | 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM |
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