Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Houston, TX
Cross Country Nurses
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) in a Level 1 Trauma hospital. This role involves providing critical care for patients with serious and complex health conditions, including heart failure, STEMI, pulmonary emboli, arrhythmias, and MICU overflow. Candidates must have extensive ICU experience, proficiency with advanced equipment, and flexibility to float between units.

Job Details

• Position Description:
  This position requires RNs experienced in managing ventilators, pressors, hemodynamics (PAC, CVP, arterial lines), and titratable infusions such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, and others. The RN will be responsible for troubleshooting ventilators, intervening during emergencies like self-extubation or trach dislodgement, and performing competent suctioning. The unit supports a busy environment with a patient ratio of 1:2, occasionally 1:1, and is a Level 1 Trauma designation.

• Required Qualifications:
  Candidates must possess ACLS and BLS certifications, NIHSS certification, and have a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience. The role is located at the facility and requires a flexible schedule with night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours weekly.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  Previous travel experience and a history of working in very busy hospital environments are highly preferred. Candidates comfortable floating to similar units and capable of handling complex critical care procedures will be highly valued.

• Schedule:
  Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week.

• Additional Information:
  Candidates need to be open to floating to similar units as required. The role is for a duration starting 10/26/2026 and ending 01/25/2027, with at least four shifts per assignment, and charting must be completed in EPIC.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits