CVICU Registered Nurse
San Antonio, Texas
Methodist Hospital

Registered Nurse (ICU) - Travel Assignment

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Job Details

• Employment Type: Travel
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (rotating weekends)
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours per week
• Call Requirements: None
• Floating: Required to float within the facility

Unit & Work Environment

• Work in a CVICU setting supporting cardiovascular cases including post-CABG, post-VAD, and post-cardiac catheterization with devices such as IABP, Impella, and ECMO.
• Documentation system used: Meditech
• Dress code: Navy scrub top and pants, navy or white scrub jacket; clean and healthy nails; neat hair with no extreme styles or colors; facial hair must be neatly trimmed; body art should be covered when possible; visible piercings other than ears are prohibited.
• Strict attendance and punctuality policies with required badging in/out and a full 30-minute lunch break.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Intensive Care Unit (ICU) experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
• Experience with CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
• Familiarity with Meditech charting and order entry

Procedures Commonly Performed

• Care for patients post-CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
• Care for patients post-VAD (Ventricular Assist Device)
• Management of patients with cardiac support devices such as IABP, Impella, and ECMO

Additional Notes

• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.
• Floating policy applies to all travelers.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU nurses with cardiovascular critical care skills seeking a travel assignment in a high-acuity CVICU environment.