CVICU Registered Nurse
San Antonio, TX
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,682/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Assignment
Location: San Antonio, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (rotating weekends)
Hours per Week: 36 hours
Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
Job Description
Seeking experienced ICU Registered Nurses proficient with critical care devices including IABP, NxStage, Impella, and ECMO. The role involves caring for post-CABG, post-VAD, and post-cardiac catheterization patients requiring advanced cardiac support.
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Texas (temporary license accepted)
- Minimum 1 year of recent CVICU experience within the last year
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Certifications: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS
- Experience with hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines)
- Ventilator management experience
- ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
Preferred Skills
- Exposure to IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
- Exposure to CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
- Experience with Meditech electronic charting and order entry
Work Environment & Policies
- Floating to other units is required during the assignment
- Documentation system used: Meditech
- No call requirements
- Strict adherence to attendance and punctuality policies (clock-in by 6:38 AM/PM; after 6:45 considered tardy)
- Badge in/out required for each shift
- Full 30-minute lunch break mandatory
Dress Code
- Navy scrub top and pants for RNs; navy or white scrub jacket permitted
- Clean, healthy nails
- Neat, clean hair with no extreme styles or colors
- Facial hair must be clean and neatly trimmed
- Tattoos should be covered whenever possible; uncovered tattoos addressed individually
- Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited
Additional Information
- No weekend call or mandatory overtime
- Assignment is in a main hospital building
- Patient population includes complex cardiac cases requiring advanced device management
Employer
PRIDE Health
57 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About San Antonio, TX
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in San Antonio, TX here's what you should know:- The cost of living in San Antonio is lower than the national average, making it an affordable city to live in.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- The average high in summer is around 95°F, while the average low in winter is around 40°F, offering a mix of hot summers and mild winters.
- Short-term rentals and furnished housing options are relatively easy to find in San Antonio, with a variety of choices available for travel nurses.
- San Antonio is relatively car-friendly, with a well-connected road network.
- Public transportation options include buses and a streetcar system, providing convenient travel within the city.
- San Antonio is a diverse city with a wide range of demographics.
- It has a relatively young population, and common health issues may include allergies due to the climate.
- There is a large population of travel nurses in the area, creating a supportive community.
- San Antonio offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a rich cultural heritage with art and music events, and a strong focus on sports and outdoor activities.
- The River Walk, the Alamo, and the Tower of the Americas are popular attractions for both locals and visitors.
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