CCU Registered Nurse
Corpus Christi, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (Critical Care Unit) - Travel Position

Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Nights, 7 PM – 7 AM
Employment Type: Full Time, Travel

Job Summary

Provide independent nursing care in a critical care setting, managing complex patients including those post cardio-thoracic surgery fresh out of OR. Care for high acuity patients with multiple comorbidities and drips, including use of advanced devices such as IMPELLA, Balloon Pump, Arctic Sun, TABLO XT/CRRT. Utilize nursing process for assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation. Provide patient and family education and manage psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs.

Required Qualifications

• License: Current RN license in Texas or compact license
• Certifications:

  • BLS (AHA)
  • ACLS (AHA)
• Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
• Experience:

  • Minimum 1 year of experience in critical care nursing preferred; new graduates will be considered
  • Experience with post cardio-thoracic surgery recovery and advanced cardiac support devices strongly preferred
  • Previous experience with Epic electronic health record system is a plus

Position Requirements

• Attend New Nurses Orientation within first 30 days if newly hired
• Precepted onboarding with competency validations specific to critical care
• Completion of annual competency verifications

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care independently
• Make appropriate assignments and delegate to other care providers
• Administer medications and treatments per protocol, monitor for side effects and effectiveness
• Document patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided
• Assess and address learning needs of patients, families, and caregivers

Additional Information

• Experience caring for patients with advanced cardiac devices and high acuity conditions is essential
• Ability to manage multiple drips and complex clinical situations required

This role is ideal for a critical care RN with at least one year of specialty experience or a new graduate seeking travel experience in a high-acuity environment. Night shift availability and strong clinical judgment are essential.