CVICU RN
Austin, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 27, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring a TX or compact license and advanced cardiac device management experience.

Details

• Work in a 28-bed Critical Care Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
• Patient population is 80% Cardiac Surgery and 20% Advanced Heart Failure
• Care for high-risk cardiac surgery patients including Open Heart Recovery, Heart Transplants, LVAD Implants, ECMO, Impella, IABP, and CRRT patients
• Utilizes Swan-Ganz Catheters and CCO Monitoring
• Uses Cerner/COMPASS EMR
• Shift hours are 06:45-19:15
• 13-week assignment length
• Float required on a PRN basis to MICU/SICU or Medical/Cardiac Stepdown Units

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA) required
• Minimum of 1 year of nursing experience required
• Preferred experience with Cardiac Advanced Device Therapy Management, including at minimum IABP, IMPELLA, or Swan-Ganz Management
• Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start

Additional Information

• Deliver high-quality direct patient care, implementing and monitoring individualized care plans to optimize patient safety and recovery
• Administer physician and nursing orders promptly while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards
• Lead discharge planning efforts, collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe patient transitions
• Navy scrub color required
• Radius rule applies; local candidates may be considered at a reduced rate
• Must possess a US Social Security Number and provide a US home address