Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Houston, TX
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 26, 2026
• Length: 6 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring CRRT training and TX or compact RN licensure.

Details

• CTICU unit in an acute care hospital setting within a busy Level 1 Trauma facility
• 8-12 beds in 8A and 13 beds in 8B, both high acuity units
• Patient ratios of 1:2, occasionally 1:1
• Patient population includes heart and lung transplant, LVAD, ACB, and valve surgery patients
• Devices encountered include LVAD, CRRT/SLED, Impella, and IABP
• RNs are required to titrate all vasoactive drips for cardiac patients
• Hardwire monitoring used, with RNs reading strips
• Intensivist model with RT assigned to the unit 24/7 for ventilators, CPAP, and BiPAP management
• Charge RN carries patients most of the time, with 1 PCA on the floor
• Epic EMR required
• 12-hour night shifts scheduled based on unit needs
• Weekend requirement of 6 shifts within a 6-week schedule
• No call or standby requirement
• Floating required, with first-to-float determined by competency

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required, 3+ years preferred
• Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a high-acuity, busy hospital setting required
• CRRT training required
• Experienced ICU background required
• Driver's license copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for complex cardiovascular and transplant ICU patients, including drip titration and hemodynamic monitoring
• 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation provided with preceptors
• Teal scrubs required per dress code
• Willing to work any holidays as needed
• First-time travelers may be considered if they meet experience requirements
• Local candidates accepted