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Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Assignment

Location: Houston, Texas
Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), 2nd Floor
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Hours per Week: 36
Employment Type: Travel

Unit Overview

12 beds in CVICU
Patient ratio typically 1:2, with 1:1 based on patient acuity
Day shift staffing: 1 charge nurse, 6-8 nurses, 1 secretary
Night shift staffing: 1 charge nurse, 6-8 nurses
Equipment used: Impella, IABP, PrisMax, ECMO, Alaris IV pump, Edwards Hemospheres, ventilators
Electronic Medical Record system: Meditech

Typical Procedures

Recovery care for open-heart surgery patients
Intubation and extubation
Bedside bronchoscopy
Bedside line insertion

Required Qualifications

Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
Certifications: ACLS, BLS
Knowledge and skills in caring for patients with titrating vasoactive medications

Preferred Qualifications

Prior Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) experience
Ability to care for patients with advanced devices (e.g., Impella, ECMO)

Work Schedule & Environment

Every other weekend scheduled to work
No on-call responsibilities
Dress code: Royal blue scrubs
Floating areas include MICU and CVIMU units

Personality Fit

Must be a team player and adaptable to a dynamic ICU environment

Facility

HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

3.3rating(10 reviews)

1 nurse recommends working with HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

5.0rating

Pros

Pay is decent and the people are great

Cons

Nothing to say..you’ll just have to find out yourself 🙂

Anthony S

Endoscopy Technician (Allied Health Professional)

Oct '25 - Jan '26

Review of HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center on Dec 30, 2025

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Short Term Acute Care
133 beds

ADDRESS1313 Hermann DriveHouston, TX 77004

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About Houston, TX

As a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Houston, TX here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

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).

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are readily available in Houston, with a variety of options to choose from.

Transportation

Houston is car-friendly with a well-developed highway system.
Public transportation is available through the METRO bus and light rail services.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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