Cardiovascular ICU RN
San Antonio, Texas
Methodist Hospital

Job Opportunity: RN - CVICU (Travel Assignment)

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Employment Type: Travel

Unit & Facility Information

• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Shift Options: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM or 7:00 PM - 7:30 AM
• Weekend Schedule: Rotating
• Call Requirements: None
• Guaranteed Hours: 36 hours/week
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Floating: All travelers are required to float within the facility

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Experience & Certifications

• Minimum 2 years ICU experience (higher value between 1 and 2 years applied)
• Active Texas RN License (temporary license accepted)
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support)
  • BLS (Basic Life Support)
  • NIH Certification

Required Skills

• Hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines)
• Ventilator management
• Strong critical thinking skills

Preferred Skills

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

Procedures Commonly Performed on Unit

• Post Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) care
• Post Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) care
• Post cardiac catheterization with various cardiac support devices including IABP, Impella, ECMO

Dress Code & Appearance Guidelines

• Scrubs: Navy scrub top and pants; navy or white scrub jacket
• Nails: Clean and healthy
• Hair: Neat, clean, no extreme styles or colors
• Facial Hair: Clean and neatly trimmed
• Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible; exceptions addressed individually
• Piercings: Only ear piercings allowed; other visible piercings prohibited

Additional Notes

• Floating policy applies to all travelers
• Strict attendance and punctuality policies (clock-in by 6:38 AM/PM; after 6:45 considered tardy)
• Badge in/out required for each shift
• Full 30-minute lunch break mandatory

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with strong cardiovascular critical care skills looking for a travel assignment in a well-established hospital setting.