Registered Nurse - CVICU

Nexus MedPro Staffing; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 92,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Paid time off

Vision Insurance

Health Insurance

Referral Program

Job summary

Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Travel CVICU Registered Nurse for a 13-week assignment in Lubbock, TX. This role centers on critically ill patients in CVICU/Neuro ICU during perioperative and trauma care, with a focus on post‑op cardiac and neuro patients.

You will float across units as needed, handle mechanical ventilation, arterial/central lines, and vasoactive meds, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience in CVICU/Neuro ICU.
• Active Texas RN license or compact license in hand at submission.
• Current ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications.
• Epic charting experience required.
• Experience managing post‑cardiac surgery and neurosurgical patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized nursing care to critically ill patients in CVICU/Neuro ICU.
• Float between units (CVICU, Neuro ICU, Telemetry, Medical‑Surgical) as needed.
• Monitor invasive lines, ventilators, and vasoactive meds; titrate as ordered.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to optimize patient outcomes.

Skills

CVICU experience

Neuro ICU experience

Critical care assessment

Cardiac rhythm interpretation

Education

Texas RN license

ACLS certification

BLS certification

NIHSS certification

Tools

Epic charting

Job description

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse – Lubbock, TX | Up to $2,260/Week | Days.

Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing assignment at a reputable acute care hospital in Lubbock, Texas.

Position Overview:

The CVICU Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to critically ill patients recovering from complex cardiovascular surgeries, neurological procedures, trauma, and other life‑threatening conditions.

This position requires strong clinical experience in both Cardiovascular ICU and Neuro ICU, including management of post-cardiac surgery patients, mechanical ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac medication titration, and neurological assessment.

The ideal candidate is comfortable caring for patients following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair or replacement, and neurosurgical procedures. Nurses must be able to recognize changes in patient conditions, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Important:

Candidates must demonstrate strong CVICU and Neuro ICU competencies, with skills checklist ratings of 3 or 4 in both specialties.

Assignment Details:

• Location: Lubbock, TX.
• Weekly Pay: Up to $2,260.
• Start Date: November 16, 2026.
• Duration: 13 weeks.
• Schedule: Days, 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM).
• Hours: 36 hours per week.
• Weekend Requirement: Approximately 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period.
• Floating: Required to ICU, Telemetry, or Medical‑Surgical units.
• Setting: Acute Care Hospital – CVICU / Neuro ICU.
• Additional Hours: 48‑hour schedules may be approved.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
• CVICU and Neuro ICU experience required.
• Skills checklist ratings of 3 or 4 in cardiovascular and neurological critical care.
• Active Texas RN license or eligible compact RN license in hand at submission.
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Epic charting experience required.
• Experience managing post‑cardiac surgery and neurosurgical patients.
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, arterial lines, and central venous lines.
• Experience with external ventricular drains (EVDs) and neurological monitoring.
• Ability to administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive medications.
• Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation and critical care assessment skills.
• Willingness to float between units as required.
• First‑time travel nurses may be considered if they meet all clinical requirements.
• Unit Highlights.
• 16‑bed Intensive Care Unit.
• Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2.
• Level II Trauma hospital with 379 staffed beds.
• Adult patient population.
• Common patient populations include cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, general surgery, and trauma.
• Specialized equipment includes ECMO, Impella, intra‑aortic balloon pump (IABP), and CRRT.
• Interdisciplinary support from respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams.
• Navy blue scrubs required.

Benefits:

• 401(k).
• Dental Insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Vision Insurance.
• Health Insurance.
• Referral Program.