CVICU RN
Houston, TX
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,096/weekOverview
- Start Date09/28/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
CVICU Registered Nurse
Location
Houston, Texas
Contract Length
13 weeks
Schedule
- 12-hour night shifts
- Scheduled based on unit needs
- Every other weekend required
- 6 weekend shifts in 6 weeks
- Holidays as needed
- No self-scheduling
- No call or standby requirement
Required Qualifications
- Registered Nurse license
- ACLS
- BLS
- NIHSS
- ICU RN experience
- Must be open to floating
- Must be flexible with scheduling
- Experience in a very busy hospital
- Experience with titrating drips
Experience Preferences
- 3+ years of experience
- Prior travel experience
- CRRT training preferred, but training will be provided
Unit Details
- High-acuity CVICU
- 8A has 8–12 beds
- 8B has 13 beds
- Typical ratio is 1:2, with occasional 1:1 assignments
- Charge RN is usually assigned patients
- 1 PCA on the floor
- Intensivist model
- RT assigned to the unit
- Hardwire monitoring
Common Patient Population
- Heart transplant patients
- Lung transplant patients
- LVAD patients
- ACB and valve surgery patients
Equipment / Clinical Exposure
- Vasoactive drips for cardiac patients
- LVAD
- CRRT/SLED
- Impella
- IABP
Floating
- First to float out depending on competency
Dress Code
- Teal scrubs
Orientation
- 2–3 shifts with preceptors
Parking
- Daily parking is available at additional cost
- Monthly parking pass options are available at additional cost
Employer
Host Healthcare
268 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Tyler goes above and beyond. He made the travel process easy, is always incredibly responsive, and reaches out consistently to make sure things go smooth throughout the entirety of the contract and beyond. It is obvious he enjoys his work and genuinely cares about you as a traveler.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
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About Houston, TX
As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Houston, TX here's what you should know:- Houston's cost of living is slightly below the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Summer highs average around 90°F (32°C) with lows around 75°F (24°C), while winter highs average around 63°F (17°C) with lows around 45°F (7°C).
- Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.
- Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
- Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.
- Houston is a diverse city with a wide range of ethnicities and age groups.
- Common health issues include allergies, asthma, and obesity.
- There is a large population of travel nurses due to the numerous healthcare facilities in the area.
- Houston offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, a thriving art and music community, professional sports teams, and plenty of outdoor activities including parks and nearby coastal attractions.
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