Travel CVICU Registered Nurse - $1,993 per week

American Traveler; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) match

Housing stipends

24/7 support

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Travel Nurse RN for a CVICU position in San Antonio, TX. The ideal candidate must have pediatric cardiac experience and hold an active RN license in Texas or a compact state. You will provide critical care nursing to pediatric patients and have the opportunity to work night shifts. The position offers premium health benefits and housing stipends from the start of your assignment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a critical care setting.
• Current primary source license verification (Nursys) required for consideration.
• Copies of all active certifications required for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine and complex nursing care using the nursing process.
• Administer medications and monitor for side effects.
• Educate patients and families on care and resources.

Skills

Pediatric cardiac ICU experience

Experience with chest tubes

Experience with pacing wires

Experience with ventilators

Experience with vasoactive infusions

Critical care experience

BLS certification

ACLS certification

PALS certification

Education

Active RN license in TX or compact state

BSN preferred

Job description

Job Description & Requirements

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in San Antonio, Texas.

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Mar 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 3

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position at a pediatric hospital in San Antonio, TX, requiring pediatric cardiac experience and a TX or compact RN license.

Details

• Located in a pediatric hospital setting within a Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) department
• Pediatric cardiac patient population requiring advanced critical care management
• Hands‑on experience with chest tubes, pacing wires, ventilators, and vasoactive infusions required
• Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active RN license in TX or a compact state currently in hand
• Current certifications required (AHA only): BLS, ACLS, and PALS
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a critical care setting
• Pediatric cardiac ICU experience required, including chest tubes, pacing wires, ventilators, and vasoactive infusions
• SSN required for consideration
• 2 professional references required for consideration
• Current primary source license verification (Nursys) required for consideration
• Copies of all active certifications required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provides routine and complex nursing care using the nursing process: assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation
• Administers medications and treatments per protocol, monitoring for side effects and effectiveness
• Addresses complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of pediatric patients and families
• Educates patients, family members, and caregivers; identifies issues and available resources
• All newly hired RNs must attend New Nurses Orientation within the first 30 days
• New hires are precepted by a designated trained staff member with competency validation completed for both organizational onboarding and CVICU-specific requirements
• BSN preferred but not required
• Temp-to-perm opportunity may be available
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for travel pay rates

Benefits

• Premium medical, dental, vision, and life insurance beginning day one of the assignment
• Generous 401(k) match
• Substantial housing stipends
• 24/7 support and access to in‑house clinicians

American Traveler Job ID #P-678497. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.