Travel CTICU RN - $1,958 per week

TotalMed; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Employee assistance programs

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed RN in Houston is seeking a CVICU travel nurse (RN) for a 6-week assignment with 12-hour days and 36 hours weekly. The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of CVICU or acute care experience and holds ACLS and BLS certifications, with NIH eligibility.

Responsibilities include caring for post-operative cardiac patients, medication administration, and rapid response in emergencies. Applicants should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fast-paced, high-stress environment.

Qualifications

• ACLS certification required.
• BLS certification required.
• 3 years of acute care experience or equivalent preferred.
• NIH certification may be required before assignment.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care to patients with life-threatening heart conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor patient responses.
• Perform diagnostic tests and interpret results to guide care.
• Apply hemodynamic, phlebotomy and IV protocols as needed.
• Respond to emergencies and provide CPR/defibrillation when required.
• Educate patients and families on recovery and home care requirements.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

Acute care experience

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.

• Specialty: CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We're looking for Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs for an immediate travel nurse opening in Houston, TX. The right RN should have 1-2 years' recent acute care experience. Read below for more requirements.

As a CVICU Travel Nurse, you will work with a diverse team of caregivers to administer care to patients following specialized procedures including open-heart surgery and heart transplants. Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs should have experience and skill caring for patients in a fast-paced, urgent and critical care environment.

As a CVICU Travel Nurse, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Provide critical care to patients with potentially life-threatening heart conditions.
• Prepare and administer prescribed medications.
• Take samples for diagnostic tests; order, interpret and evaluate diagnostic tests.
• Apply hemodynamic, phlebotomy and IV protocols.
• Be called in for emergencies to provide CPR and operate defibrillators hospital-wide.
• Educate patients and family members on how to manage recovery at home.

CVICU Travel Nurses should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean and stoop without difficulty. RNs should be able to easily lift 20 pounds. Moving or lifting of patients may require lifting of up to 50 pounds at times. Because of the fast-paced environment, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit RNs must possess good skills for coping with stress and be able to relate to people of all ages and backgrounds.

Requirements*: ACLS, BLS, NIH, 3 Years

Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

TotalMed RN Job ID #1508823. 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. Posted job title: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - CVICU RN - Travel Nurse

About TotalMed RN

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Employee assistance programs
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1