CVICU RN
Houston, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 5

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a busy CVICU position requiring CRRT training and TX or compact RN licensure at a Level 1 trauma hospital.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (C8B) of a busy, high-acuity Level 1 trauma hospital
• Patient population includes heart and lung transplant, LVAD, ACB, and valve surgery patients
• Nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2, occasionally 1:1
• Uses EPIC EMR
• Night shift schedule, 7p-7a, every other weekend required
• 12-hour shifts scheduled based on unit needs; no self-scheduling
• 6 weekend shifts required within a 6-week schedule period
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required, with RNs floated first based on competency
• RT assigned to unit 24/7 for ventilator, CPAP, and BiPap management
• Charge RN typically carries a patient assignment
• 1 PCA supports the unit
• Intensivist coverage model in house
• Hardwire telemetry monitoring used on unit

Requirements

• Active TX or Compact RN license required
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; 3+ years and prior travel experience preferred
• Previous experience in a busy, high-acuity hospital setting preferred
• CRRT/SLED training preferred; unit willing to train
• Must be able to titrate vasoactive and other cardiac drips
• Experience with LVAD, Impella, and IABP devices helpful
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing for complex cardiovascular and post-surgical patients
• Manage titratable vasoactive drips and support advanced cardiac device patients (LVAD, CRRT/SLED, Impella, IABP)
• Receive 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation with a preceptor
• Teal scrubs required per unit dress code
• Willing to work any holidays as needed
• First-time travelers considered if they meet experience requirements
• Candidates previously employed directly (full-time, part-time, or PRN) by any CommonSpirit-affiliated facility, including CHI or Dignity, within the past year are not eligible