Travel Contract

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Tyler, TX
Catalytic Solutions
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$1,984/week

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Overview

Start Date06/01/2026
Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
ShiftNights
Duration13 weeks

Pay

6% higher than average Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular ICU Nurse pay in Texas

Estimated total pay

$1,984/week

Benefits

Benefits start day 1
Sick pay
Life insurance
Referral bonus
Health savings account
Discount program
Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Wellness and fitness programs
License and certification reimbursement
Pet insurance

Description

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

Location: Tyler, Texas
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

Position: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)
Must have ECMO experience
Will float to cardiac stepdown unit
Average daily census: 7 patients
Unit size: 10 rooms/beds
Patient ratio: 1:2
Float required to units of equal or lesser acuity
Documentation system: Epic
Scrub color: Dark Gray

Required Skills & Experience

Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (CVICU)
Prior travel experience required
Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience
Skills include:
- Interpretation of dysrhythmias
- Management of multisystem organ failure
- Intra-aortic balloon pump care
- Post cardiac surgery care
- Pulmonary artery line (Swan-Ganz) monitoring
- Arterial line management
- Central line and PICC line care/management
- Continuous IV sedation
- Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Care of ventilated patients
- Interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs)

Required Certifications

ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
BLS (Basic Life Support)

Required Licensure

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas

Additional Requirements

Must not reside in the following counties: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, Morris
Background checks including 7-year history, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
Physical exam within 12 months of start
Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
Immunizations and health documentation required:
- Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
- Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
- Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or vaccination)
- Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
- Varicella (positive titer, vaccination, or documented history)
- Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption (during flu season)
- COVID-19 vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption
Negative 10-panel drug screen within 90 days of start

Documentation & Competency Requirements

Unit-specific skills checklist (annual)
Medication/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score)
Color blindness test (online acceptable)
Core competency exams as applicable
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Requirements / Qualifications

Valid RN license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, including experience within the last year
ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
ECMO ICU experience
Experience with Epic documentation system
Intra-aortic balloon pump experience
Pulmonary artery line (Swan-Ganz) monitoring
Arterial line management
Ability to titrate cardiac drips
Ability to titrate vasoactive drips

Employer

Catalytic Solutions

About

About Catalytic Solutions

At Catalytic Solutions, we’re redefining what healthcare staffing should feel like. We believe outstanding patient care begins with clinicians who feel supported, respected, and empowered. That’s why we combine personalized recruiter relationships with transparent, tech-driven processes that make every assignment simple, seamless, and rewarding.

We partner with top healthcare systems nationwide to deliver high-quality travel nurses and allied professionals at competitive rates—while ensuring our clinicians earn industry-leading pay packages. Behind every placement is our experienced operations team handling compliance, credentialing, and communication so you can focus on delivering exceptional care.

Catalytic Solutions—where clinicians thrive, partners trust us, and healthcare staffing gets smarter.

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About Tyler, TX

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Tyler, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

Lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

Summer average highs in the 90s (°F) and lows in the 70s (°F).
Winter average highs in the 50s (°F) and lows in the 30s (°F).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are available and relatively easy to find, especially in apartment complexes and through online platforms.

Transportation

Car friendliness with well-maintained roads and highways.
Limited public transportation options, so a car is essential for getting around.

Demographics

Diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
Common health issues include allergies due to the pollen from pine trees.
Tyler has a growing community of travel nurses.

Things to Do

Plenty of restaurants offering Southern cuisine, art galleries, live music venues, local sports events, and outdoor activities such as hiking in Tyler State Park.

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