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CVICU Registered Nurse – Travel ICU Nursing Contract in Olympia, Washington

CVICU Registered Nurse needed for a 13-week travel nursing contract in Olympia, WA, caring for complex adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity cardiovascular and general intensive care setting. Join a collaborative acute-care team supporting open-heart, post-cardiac surgery, and critically ill medical-surgical patients while enjoying convenient access to the Puget Sound region, outdoor recreation, and the cultural attractions of Washington’s state capital.

Travel ICU RN Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,160–$2,270
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Location: Olympia, Washington
• Start Date: December 1, 2026
• Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:30 a.m.; 36 hours per week
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Call: Not required
• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) and general ICU
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Unit Capacity: 21 beds with an average daily census of 18–19 patients
• Charting: Epic
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Floating: Required within the Registered Nurse’s scope of practice, including lower-acuity or nearby sister units as needed

CVICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Washington; compact license must be in hand when applicable
• At least 2 years of recent ICU, CVICU, or critical-care nursing experience
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications required
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification preferred
• Recent experience caring for ventilated patients and managing complex cardiovascular and critical-care conditions
• Proficiency with Epic or a comparable electronic health record system
• Ability to work night shifts, every other weekend, and float within the appropriate scope of practice
• Travel nursing experience is welcome; first-time travelers may be considered

CVICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical-care nursing for CVICU and general ICU patients in a 1:2 assignment
• Care for post-cardiac surgery patients and patients recovering from TAVR, Watchman procedures, stenting, and other cardiac interventions
• Manage patients with sepsis, respiratory failure, diabetic ketoacidosis, gastrointestinal bleeding, stroke, renal failure, and other complex critical illnesses
• Monitor and manage ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, pulmonary artery lines, and temporary pacemakers
• Care for patients requiring Impella support, intra-aortic balloon pump therapy, CRRT/CVVHD, continuous sedation, neuromuscular blockade, and vasoactive or cardiac medication infusions
• Interpret cardiac rhythms and arterial blood gases, obtain 12-lead ECGs, and respond promptly to changes in patient condition
• Assist with chest tube care, airway management, suctioning, tracheostomy care, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, IV services, physical therapy, radiology, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to appropriate units or nearby affiliated locations as assigned while maintaining safe, evidence-based patient care

Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Olympia, Washington, and join a high-acuity critical-care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.