Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $1,660 per week

Cross Country Nurses; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Health insurance with prescription

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k)

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN CVICU to work in Tyler, Texas on a 13-week assignment. The role requires 36 hours per week with 12-hour nights, offering a dynamic ICU environment and travel-focused benefits.

The ideal candidate will hold an RN license, with ICU/CVICU experience, ACLS/BLS, and strong fundamentals in arterial line, ECMO, ventilator care, and ABG interpretation. A team player comfortable with unit-wide collaboration is essential.

Qualifications

• RN license required.
• 2+ years ICU/CVICU experience preferred.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized critical care to adult CVICU patients.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality care.
• Manage arterial lines, ECMO, ventilators and ABG interpretation.

Skills

ICU experience

ACLS

BLS

ECMO knowledge

Ventilator care

Central line care

ABG interpretation

Epic charting

Education

RN license

Tools

Epic

Job description

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/06/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) located in a healthcare facility is seeking a qualified healthcare professional for night shifts. This position involves providing specialized critical care to adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiovascular conditions. The role requires working with a multidisciplinary team to deliver high-quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.

Job Details

• Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid state or compact license in hand at time of submittal; minimum 2 years of ICU cardiovascular experience; experience with charting systems (Epic); preferred previous charge, community hospital, and LTAC experience; certifications including ACLS and BLS; skills including arterial line management, care of patients on ECMO and ventilated patients, central line care/management, interpretation of arterial blood gases (ABGs) and dysrhythmias, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), isolation precautions/PPE, management of multisystem organ failure, nurse-driven ECMO protocols, PICC line management, post-cardiac surgery care, pulmonary artery line/Swan-Ganz monitoring, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Preferred Qualifications: Previous charge experience, community hospital experience, LTAC experience, trauma level I and II experience, travel experience preferred.
• Float: Float rotation may be required.
• Additional Information: The unit supports interdisciplinary teams including IV, physical therapy, respiratory services, interpretation, phlebotomy, radiology, social services, rapid response teams, pharmacy, and transportation. Patient census averages 7 adult and geriatric patients daily with 10 rooms and beds. Specific procedures and equipment are utilized as per the clinical needs. Onboarding requires completion of core items and labs within 48 hours of contract signing; onsite modules are non-billable and include basic hours for RN and allied staff.

Benefits

The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others - we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life - one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus