Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,835 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Travel reimbursement

Direct deposit

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel RN CVICU in Houston, TX to provide high‑acuity cardiovascular ICU care in a Level 1 Trauma center. You will manage ventilators, hemodynamics, and titratable infusions while ensuring patient safety and charting in EPIC.

ACLS/BLS and NIHSS are required, with a minimum of 2 years ICU experience. Travel experience is preferred. Night shifts, 12 hours, 48 hours weekly, with potential float to similar units.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS certifications are required.
• NIHSS certification required.
• Minimum of 2 years ICU/ICU‑level experience.
• Travel experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage ventilators, titratable infusions, and hemodynamics (PAC, CVP, arterial lines).
• Troubleshoot ventilators and intervene during emergencies (self-extubation, trach dislodgement).
• Float to similar units as needed in a Level 1 Trauma environment.

Skills

RN

CVICU

Ventilator management

Hemodynamics

Tools

EPIC

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) in a Level 1 Trauma hospital. This role involves providing critical care for patients with serious and complex health conditions, including heart failure, STEMI, pulmonary emboli, arrhythmias, and MICU overflow. Candidates must have extensive ICU experience, proficiency with advanced equipment, and flexibility to float between units.

Job Details

• Position Description: This position requires RNs experienced in managing ventilators, pressors, hemodynamics (PAC, CVP, arterial lines), and titratable infusions such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, and others. The RN will be responsible for troubleshooting ventilators, intervening during emergencies like self-extubation or trach dislodgement, and performing competent suctioning. The unit supports a busy environment with a patient ratio of 1:2, occasionally 1:1, and is a Level 1 Trauma designation.

• Required Qualifications: Candidates must possess ACLS and BLS certifications, NIHSS certification, and have a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience. The role is located at the facility and requires a flexible schedule with night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with a minimum of 48 hours weekly.

• Preferred Qualifications: Previous travel experience and a history of working in very busy hospital environments are highly preferred. Candidates comfortable floating to similar units and capable of handling complex critical care procedures will be highly valued.

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 48 hours per week.

• Additional Information: Candidates need to be open to floating to similar units as required. The role is for a duration starting 10/26/2026 and ending 01/25/2027, with at least four shifts per assignment, and charting must be completed in EPIC.

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

Cross Country Job ID #1331135. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

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