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Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,391 per week in Orange, CA

Prime Staffing
Orange, CA
$2,391 per week
Estimated Pay
Start: 8/10/2026
Shift: Nights - 3 x 12 hours
Duration: 13 Weeks

Description

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Orange, CA
Agency: Prime Staffing
Pay: $2,391 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/10/2026

About the Position

ID: 63956205 Shift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00) Description: CVPICU RN Start OR 8/24Shift: 3x12s NightsRTO: 7 days MAX First-timers accepted: May consider if 2 years strong experience Years of experience REQ: 2 years Floating REQ: Yes. PICU or NICU first; may go to Peds M/S Onc floor Weekend REQ: 4 weekend shifts/mo; some holidays required (in mix with regular staff) On-call REQ: No Certs REQ: ACLS, BCLS and PALS Type of Scheduling: Self Documentation System: Cerner Special Procedures/Unit Details: Highly variable patient population. Mostly surgical and large majority will be babies. Acuity varies as well ECMO - have technicians that run the pumps Nitric Oxide, pacemakers, Chest tubes, invasive monitors Bedside procedures (chest tube placement, cardioversions, etc) No floating to ED or Mental Health Modified 7:00:00 AM Account Manager: Amanda Cobb Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions Only Flu Vaccine: Unknown Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : - Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : Charting System Experience : - Charting System Name : Community Hospital Experience : - LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : - Travel Experience Required : Yes Certifications : ACLS, BLS, PALS, CCRN*Skills : Administration of blood & blood products, Antiarrhythmics, Arterial line management, Assist/manage intubation, Care of Ventilated Patient, Central Line/Implanted Line Care, Central Venous Pressure Monitoring (CVP), Continuous Sedation, ECMO*, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, IV vasopressors, Management of dysrhythmias, Pediatric Dosage Calculations, PICC line management, Post acute abdominal surgery, Post cardiac surgery, Post neurosurgery, Post pacemaker insertion, Ventilator Management, Recover surgery post-op day 2 Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : self Patient Ratios Days : 1-2 Patient Ratios Nights : 1-2 Patient Ratios Weekends : 1-2 Float Required : PICU or NICU first; may go to Peds M/S Onc floor Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : True Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : - Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Neonates, Adolescents, Infants, Adults, Pediatrics Daily Census : 12 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : - Number of Beds : 12 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : IV Teams, Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Rapid Response Teams, Pharmacy, Transportation, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Primarily Surgical; Birth to Adults Special Procedures/Unit Details : Highly variable patient population. Mostly surgical and large majority will be babies. Acuity varies as wellECMO - have technicians that run the pumpsNitric Oxide, pacemakers, Chest tubes, invasive monitorsBedside procedures (chest tube placement, cardioversions, etc)No floating to ED or Mental Health Special Equipment : Chest tube managementCVPs, art lines,PacemakersDefibrillatorsVents #Tier1 Travel Compliance Required to submit Required Submittal Notes Please include responses to the applicable questions below in the submittal notes. Submittals cannot move forward without the required answers: NICU IV Submittals Only Does the candidate have experience with vents 2 3 times per week? Does the candidate have experience floating to Pediatrics or PICU? If yes, how often? Is the RN aware of and agreeable to the float requirements listed in the job description? NICU SBU / Small Baby Unit Submittals Only Does the clinician have experience with vents 2 3 times per week? Does the clinician have experience with the ELBW population, including 22 24 weeks gestation? Does the clinician have experience floating to Pediatrics or PICU? If yes, how often? Is the RN aware of and agreeable to the float requirements listed in the job description? OR, CVOR, PACU, and Procedure Center Submittals Only Confirm the traveler has read and is agreeable to the call and weekend requirements listed in the job description. General Submittal Requirements: RTO: Maximum of 7 days of RTO. No RTO is permitted within the first week of the assignment. Licensure: RNs must have an active California license in hand at time of submission. Pending or temporary licenses are not accepted. Local Candidates: Local candidates are not accepted. Candidates who live within 50 miles of the facility are considered local. References: Two references are required. References must be supervisor-level or above, from the unit the candidate is being submitted for, and dated within 1 year of the start date or from the candidate s most recent employer. Return Staff: Former staff must be separated for at least 1 year before applying to travel positions. DNR / Rehire Eligibility: Rady Children s and Children s Hospital of Orange County have merged to form Rady Children s Health. Any clinician who is a DNR from Rady s will not be considered for CHOC. Rehire eligibility for a return CHOC traveler who was cancelled from Rady s must be reviewed by CHOC leadership. Start/Facility Instructions: Required after offer / before start Float Requirements Travelers are first to float. Refer to the specific job posting for exact float details. The traveler must be aware of and agreeable to the float requirements listed in the job description. Modules Up to 16 hours of modules may be required. Modules are completed during orientation and vary by specialty. Modules are billable when completed during orientation. Any time spent on modules outside of the orientation shift is non-billable. Module time is self-reported. Submittal Details: #Tier1 Travel ComplianceRequired to submitRequired Submittal NotesPlease include responses to the applicable questions below in the submittal notes. Submittals cannot move forward without the required IV Submittals OnlyDoes the candidate have experience with vents 2 3 times per week?Does the candidate have experience floating to Pediatrics or PICU?If yes, how often?Is the RN aware of and agreeable to the float requirements listed in the job description?NICU SBU / Small Baby Unit Submittals OnlyDoes the clinician have experience with vents 2 3 times per week?Does the clinician have experience with the ELBW population, including 22 24 weeks gestation?Does the clinician have experience floating to Pediatrics or PICU?If yes, how often?Is the RN aware of and agreeable to the float requirements listed in the job description?OR, CVOR, PACU, and Procedure Center Submittals OnlyConfirm the traveler has read and is agreeable to the call and weekend requirements listed in the job description.General Submittal : Maximum of 7 days of RTO. No RTO is permitted within the first week of the assignment.Licensure: RNs must have an active California license in hand at time of submission. Pending or temporary licenses are not accepted.Local Candidates: Local candidates are not accepted. Candidates who live within 50 miles of the facility are considered local.References: Two references are required. References must be supervisor-level or above, from the unit the candidate is being submitted for, and dated within 1 year of the start date or from the candidate s most recent employer.Return Staff: Former staff must be separated for at least 1 year before applying to travel positions.DNR / Rehire Eligibility: Rady Children s and Children s Hospital of Orange County have merged to form Rady Children s Health. Any clinician who is a DNR from Rady s will not be considered for CHOC. Rehire eligibility for a return CHOC traveler who was cancelled from Rady s must be reviewed by CHOC leadership.Start/Facility after offer / before startFloat RequirementsTravelers are first to float.Refer to the specific job posting for exact float details.The traveler must be aware of and agreeable to the float requirements listed in the job description.ModulesUp to 16 hours of modules may be required.Modules are completed during orientation and vary by specialty.Modules are billable when completed during orientation.Any time spent on modules outside of the orientation shift is non-billable.Module time is self-reported. Guaranteed Hours: Contract Weeks:91

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

  • RN – Cardiovascular ICU A

Prime Staffing's Benefits

General

  • Guaranteed Hours
  • JCAHO Certified

Insurance Benefits

  • Health Insurance Provided
  • First-Day Health Insurance

Financial Benefits

  • Retirement Plan: "401k"
  • Flexible Payment Options: "Weekly Payroll"
  • Pay for Physical Exams
  • Pay for Drug Testing

Housing & Travel Benefits

  • Housing Stipend
  • Flexible Housing or Furniture Options
  • Cover Travel Expenses to the Assignment