CVICU Registered Nurse
San Antonio, TX
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$1,638/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Step into a rewarding CVICU travel nurse opportunity in San Antonio, Texas. Bring your critical care expertise to a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care environment and make an impact every day. Join a dynamic healthcare team in one of the most vibrant cities in Texas.
Job Details
- Location: San Antonio, TX 78229
- Setting: Cardiovascular ICU / Critical Care / Intensive Care Unit
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Start Date: 9/16/2026
- Shift: 12-hour nights
- Hours per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,460 - $1,540
- Float Areas: Pediatric and neonatal inpatient areas, emergency inpatient holds, and cardiac pediatric ICU as needed
- Schedule Note: Every other weekend required
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year of recent critical care or ICU nursing experience
- Experience caring for intubated and ventilated patients
- Strong background in intensive care patient care
- Current PALS certification required
- Ability to work confidently in a fast-paced, high-acuity nursing job environment
- Flexible, team-oriented, and comfortable adapting to changing patient needs
- Clear communication skills and a positive, professional attitude
Responsibilities
- Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients requiring intensive monitoring and support
- Manage and assess patients receiving ventilator support, drips, chest tubes, central lines, syringe pumps, trachs, and G-tubes
- Collaborate closely with the medical team to deliver safe, high-quality patient care
- Monitor patient status and respond appropriately to changes in condition
- Assist with procedures such as sedation support, lumbar punctures, and intubation as needed
- Support continuity of care across assigned floating areas when required
- Follow unit policies and maintain a professional, compassionate approach in all interactions
Apply now to join this CVICU travel nursing opportunity in San Antonio, TX and take the next step in your critical care career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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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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