CVICU Registered Nurse
Tyler, Texas
UT Health Tyler

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Tyler, Texas
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a CVICU Registered Nurse with ECMO experience. The role includes floating to cardiac stepdown units of equal or lesser acuity.

Patient Care Details

• Average daily census: 7 patients
• Rooms/beds: 10
• Patient ratio: 1:2
• Documentation system: Epic

Required Experience & Skills

• Minimum 2 years of experience in specialty (CVICU)
• Prior travel experience required
• Preferred: Previous charge nurse experience
• Skills include:

  • Interpretation of dysrhythmias
  • Management of multisystem organ failure
  • Intra-aortic balloon pump care
  • Post cardiac surgery care
  • Pulmonary artery line/Swan-Ganz monitoring
  • Arterial line and central line care/management
  • PICC line management
  • Continuous IV sedation
  • Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
  • Care of ventilated patients
  • Interpretation of ABGs

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

License Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Texas
• Primary source verification required (e.g., NURSYS)

Additional Requirements

• Float to units of equal or lesser acuity
• Dark gray scrub color required
• No local candidates from specified nearby counties (list available upon request)

Compliance & Documentation

• 7-year background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
• Education verification (highest level) required
• Drug screening (10-panel) within 90 days of start
• Physical exam within 12 months of start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start, renewed annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (within 10 years)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer, series, or declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer, 2 vaccines, or documented history)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine or approved exemption (during flu season)
  • COVID-19 vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption

Competency & Training

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (minimum 80% score)
• Color blind testing (online)
• Core competency testing annually (for subcontractors)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgment and HIPAA compliance

Notes

• Must be able to provide clear headshot photo for badge
• Complete application and resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required annually
• 7-year work history verification required

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with ECMO skills looking for a travel contract in Texas. Prior travel experience is mandatory.