Average Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salary

$2,384/week

The average salary for a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse in Houston, TX is $2,384 per week. This is 17% higher than the Texas average of $1,982.

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Based on 724 active jobs on Vivian.com in the last 7 days.

Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse salaries in Houston, TX compared to State and National Averages

$2,384/week

Houston, TX

7% higher than the US average.

$1,982/week

Texas

11% lower than the US average.

$2,205/week

United States

How Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Salaries in Houston Compare to Other Cities

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Conroe, Texas

$1,794/week

This is 21% lower than the Houston average of $2,165.

Austin, Texas

$1,772/week

This is 22% lower than the Houston average of $2,165.

Tyler, Texas

$1,838/week

This is 18% lower than the Houston average of $2,165.

Average Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse Weekly Pay Over Time
What cities in Texas pay the most for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses?

Houston, Texas pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $2,384 per week, followed by Odessa, Texas ($2,196) and Corpus Christi, Texas ($2,069). Houston, Texas also has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,207. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,384 per week, roughly in line with Houston, Texas.

CityAverage Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Houston, Texas$2,384$3,207
Odessa, Texas$2,196$2,442
Corpus Christi, Texas$2,069$2,302
Conroe, Texas$2,043$2,043
Austin, Texas$2,017$3,119
Lubbock, Texas$1,862$1,862
What are the highest paying Agencies for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurse jobs in Houston?

Pulse Healthcare Services pays Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses the most, averaging $3,051 per week, followed by Care Career ($2,800) and First Connect Health ($2,795). First Connect Health has the highest ceiling, with max weekly pay reaching $3,207. For comparison, the Houston, TX average for Travel Cardiovascular ICU Nurses is $2,384 per week — Pulse Healthcare Services pays 28% more.

Average Weekly SalaryMax Weekly Salary
Pulse Healthcare Services$3,051$3,100
Care Career$2,800$2,921
First Connect Health$2,795$3,207
FlexCare Nursing$2,778$2,894
Host Healthcare$2,745$2,928
Medical Talent$2,736$2,947
Medical Solutions$2,720$2,981
Cross Country Nurses$2,709$2,850
Triage Staffing$2,695$2,804
Thrive Staffing$2,616$2,895

Last updated on October 6, 2026. Information based on active jobs on Vivian.com.

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