CVICU Registered Nurse
Austin, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel Nurse) – 13-week assignment in Austin, TX; must have recent CVICU/cardiac nursing experience and an active RN license (TX or compact). Join a high-performing cardiovascular intensive care unit and take the next step in your cardiac nursing career in one of Texas's most vibrant cities.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 - $1,540
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Position / Setting: CVICU Registered Nurse (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit / Cardiac ICU)
• Shift: 12-hour days (6:00 AM – 6:00 PM), rotating weekends (4 days per 4-week schedule period)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Location: Austin, TX — travel nurse opportunity in a top-rated cardiac ICU

Why Join This Cardiac Nursing Team

• Work in a renowned CVICU with a strong culture of teamwork, compassion, and clinical excellence.
• Gain hands-on experience with advanced cardiovascular devices and high-acuity cardiac patients.
• Explore Austin: lively music scene, outdoor activities, and a welcoming community — ideal for travel nurses and cardiac RNs relocating within Texas.

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active RN license (Texas or compact state) — must be eligible to practice in TX
• Minimum 1 year of recent CVICU, cardiac ICU, or cardiac step-down nursing experience
• Device competencies/experience preferred: ECMO, RVAD/LVAD, Impella, IABP, CRRT/Dialysis (ECMO RN and LVAD RN experience highly desired)
• Open heart recovery and post-op CABG/Valve experience preferred
• Strong critical care assessment, clinical judgment, and independent problem-solving skills
• Comfortable with staff-to-staff accountability and receiving constructive feedback
• Documentation experience with Meditech EMR preferred
• Uniform Requirement: Scrub color – Navy Blue

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 14-bed CVICU with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:1 or 1:2, depending on acuity
• Manage and monitor advanced cardiovascular devices including ECMO, LVAD/RVAD, Impella, IABP, and CRRT/Dialysis
• Care for patients recovering from CABG, valve surgery, ECMO cannulation, and other complex cardiac procedures
• Perform continuous hemodynamic monitoring, medication titration, and post-op cardiac assessments
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (cardiothoracic surgeons, perfusionists, cardiologists, respiratory therapists, and case management) to deliver high-quality, compassionate care
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in Meditech EMR and adhere to hospital policies and standards of care
• Participate in unit teamwork, quality improvement initiatives, and contribute to a positive, supportive clinical environment

This CVICU travel assignment is an excellent cardiac nursing job for experienced critical care RNs seeking a specialty cardiac ICU role in Austin, TX. If you are a dedicated Cardiac ICU RN or CVICU Registered Nurse with advanced device experience and strong critical care skills, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to join a top-performing CVICU team — competitive pay, supportive culture, and a rewarding cardiac nursing assignment await. Join our healthcare team today!

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