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ICU Registered Nurse
Houston, Texas
HCA Houston Healthcare Medical Center

$1,329-1,770/week

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Travel RN - ICU Opportunity

Location: Houston, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Information

Unit: CVICU, Floor 3, South Tower
Number of Beds: 22
Staff: 87 total
Day Shift Staffing: 14 RNs, 1 Charge Nurse, 1 Tech
Night Shift Staffing: 14 RNs, 1 Charge Nurse, 1 Tech
Patient Ratios: 2:1 and 1:1
Equipment: Vents, CRRT, Impella, ECMO
EMR System: Meditech Expanse

Required Skills & Experience

Specialty: Registered Nurse (RN) in ICU
Minimum Years of Experience: 1 year in specialty
Required Certifications:
- BLS (Basic Life Support)
- ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
- NIH Certification
Required License: Registered Nurse License

Preferred Skills

Experience with Impella and ECMO devices

Typical Procedures

Intubation
Cannulation

Work Environment & Expectations

Floating Areas: CVIMU & Medical IMU
Dress Code: Royal Blue scrubs
Weekend Shifts: Minimum 4 weekend shifts per month
Unit Culture: ICARE values and standard ICU guidelines
Personality Fit: Upbeat and flexible

Prior Travel Experience

Not explicitly required for this position.

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

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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