Travel CVICU RN - $1,960 per week

TotalMed RN; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Job summary

TotalMed RN in Houston, TX is seeking a CVICU travel nurse to join a fast-paced cardiovascular ICU team for a 13-week assignment on 12-hour day shifts.

The RN should have 1-2 years acute care, CVICU experience, ACLS/BLS, and be willing to travel across the US. With weekly pay and benefits, this role offers exposure to open-heart surgery patients and heart transplant care.

Qualifications

• ACLS and BLS are required certifications.
• NIH is listed among required certifications.
• Minimum of 3 years acute care RN experience; CVICU preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical CVICU care for patients with complex cardiac conditions.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor hemodynamics.
• Perform diagnostic tests, interpret results, and adjust care plans.
• Educate patients and families on recovery and discharge planning.
• Be available for emergencies and CPR as needed.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIH

Education

3 Years RN Experience (CVICU preferred)

Job description

TotalMed RN is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• Duration: 13 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 #1491740. 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