Travel Acute Care Registered Nurse (ICU/CVICU) – Lake Havasu City, AZ

Travel RN opportunity in Lake Havasu City, Arizona for an experienced Acute Care Registered Nurse with ICU/CVICU experience. Join a high-acuity critical care team caring for adult and geriatric patients in a trauma level III setting while enjoying desert adventure, lake views, and a welcoming community atmosphere.

Job Details

• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Specialty: Acute Care / Blended ICU / CVICU
• Setting: ICU/CVICU, trauma level III, adult and geriatric patient population
• Location: Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403
• Start Date: 10/19/2026
• End Date: 1/3/2027
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Hours Per Week: 36
• Shift: 12-hour nights
• Schedule: 3x12s
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,090 – $2,200
• Call Requirement: Yes
• Float Requirement: May float to Intermediate Care Unit and ED holding as needed

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license
• At least 2 years of recent ICU or acute care experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIH certifications
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric patients
• Comfort working in a high-acuity environment with a 1:2 patient ratio
• Ability to support a variety of cardiac, respiratory, neurological, and trauma-related conditions
• Strong teamwork, adaptability, and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide safe, compassionate, and skilled bedside care for critically ill patients
• Monitor and manage complex patient conditions including STEMI, NSTEMI, sepsis, stroke, COPD exacerbation, and acute respiratory failure
• Care for post-operative and specialty cardiac patients, including CABG and valve repair/replacement cases
• Support patients requiring advanced therapies such as CRRT
• Respond effectively to changing patient conditions and collaborate with the care team
• Float to the Intermediate Care Unit or ED holding area when needed
• Maintain accurate documentation and follow established clinical protocols
• Deliver high-quality patient care while contributing to a positive, team-oriented environment

Apply now to explore this travel nursing job in Lake Havasu City, AZ and join a dedicated acute care healthcare team today.

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.