Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
San Antonio, Texas
Methodist Hospital

Travel RN - ICU (CVICU)

Location: San Antonio, Texas
Employment Type: Travel
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Work Details

• Unit: Cardiovascular ICU (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 per week
• Documentation System: Meditech
• Floating Required: Yes (all travelers must float per hospital policy)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Texas (Temporary license accepted)
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 2 years ICU experience, including ICU experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS

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-CABG care
• Post-VAD care
• Post-cardiac catheterization with cardiac support devices (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 beards, mustaches, and sideburns
• Tattoos: Should be covered whenever possible; uncovered body art addressed individually
• Piercings: Only ear piercings allowed; all other visible piercings prohibited

Additional Notes

• Strict adherence to attendance and punctuality policies (clock-in by 6:38 AM/PM; after 6:45 considered tardy)
• Must take a full 30-minute lunch break
• Floating to other units is mandatory during assignment

Summary:
This travel RN ICU position in San Antonio requires a minimum of 2 years ICU experience with strong skills in hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management. The role involves working in a high-acuity CVICU setting with exposure to advanced cardiac support devices. Active Texas RN licensure and ACLS, BLS, and NIH certifications are mandatory. The assignment is 13 weeks with rotating weekend shifts and no call requirements. Floating is required.