CVICU Registered Nurse
San Antonio, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU travel assignment in San Antonio, TX, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and an active TX RN license.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a large acute care hospital in San Antonio, TX
• Cardiovascular patient population including post-CABG, post-VAD, and post-cardiac catheterization cases with support devices (IABP, Impella, ECMO)
• Hemodynamic monitoring including Swan-Ganz catheters and arterial lines performed on the unit
• Ventilator management required
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Rotating weekends required
• No on-call requirements
• Floating is required per the facility's floating policy, with all travelers expected to float
• Documents charting in Meditech (experience preferred)

Requirements

• Active TX RN license required — no temporary licenses accepted
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Proficiency with hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines) required
• Ventilator management experience required
• Strong critical thinking skills required
• IABP and CRRT exposure preferred
• Meditech charting and order entry experience preferred
• US SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible

Additional Information

• Candidates will be trained on CVICU devices to support cardiovascular cases
• Scrub color requirement: navy scrub top and pants; navy or white scrub jacket
• Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited
• Body art/tattoos should be covered whenever possible
• Punctuality is strictly enforced — clock-in time is 6:38 AM/PM; arriving after 6:45 AM/PM is considered tardy
• A full 30-minute lunch break is required and badging in/out for each shift is mandatory
• 13-week contract