Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,850 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 109,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses in Houston, TX is seeking a travel RN specialized in CVICU for a temporary assignment. You will provide critical care to post-open heart and trauma patients in a fast-paced ICU, with floating across units as needed. The role requires ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications and 2+ years of ICU experience.

Shifts are 12 hours, nights, with a typical 48-hour week. The position offers travel benefits, housing options, and competitive pay for travel nurses.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a registered nurse in the United States.
• ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum of 2 years of recent critical care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialized care for CVICU patients including post-open heart procedures, transplants, and trauma care.
• Adhere to hospital protocols and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Critical Care

ICU Nursing

Travel Nurse Experience

Nursing

Education

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Tools

EPIC EMR

Telemetry Monitoring

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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The organization is seeking an Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) registered nurse for a temporary assignment in an acute care setting. This role involves providing critical care to patients undergoing open heart surgery, transplants, and other major procedures, with experience in ECMO and trauma care preferred. The position requires adaptability to a busy hospital environment and floating across units as needed.

Job Details

• Position Description: ICU OH (Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular) registered nurse for an acute care setting focused on open heart procedures, transplants, and trauma patient care.
• Certifications and Experience: Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications. Minimum of 2 years of recent critical care experience in a busy hospital, including experience with ECMO and trauma patients preferred.
• Schedule: Nights shift from 7 PM to 7 AM; 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Required Qualifications: Current licensure to practice as a registered nurse, valid certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS, at least 2 years of recent critical care experience in a busy hospital environment.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in open heart surgery, transplants, ECMO, and trauma care; previous travel experience; flexible on scheduling and floating; familiarity with EPIC electronic medical records system.
• Responsibilities: Providing specialized care to advanced cardiac and trauma patients, managing complex clinical situations, and adhering to hospital protocols.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates need to be licensed and capable of submitting their license for processing.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country includes:
  • 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 #1324602. 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