Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,850 per week

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing / housing allowance

Health insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Referral bonuses

Direct deposit

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a placement in Houston, Texas. The role involves 12-hour day shifts, totaling 48 hours per week, with a travel-type assignment and a start date in late October. ICU/CVICU experience and ACLS/BLS credentials are required, with NIHSS preferred.

Compensation includes standard travel benefits and housing considerations. This position targets critical care in a Level 1 trauma environment, handling open heart surgeries, transplants, and ECMO

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in ICU/CCU settings.
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level critical care in CVICU for postoperative cardiovascular patients.
• Manage care for open heart surgery, transplants, and ECMO patients where applicable.
• Utilize EPIC charting for documentation and continuity of care.

Skills

Critical care

Education

ACLS & BLS certifications

Tools

EPIC charting

Job description

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/26/2026
• Duration: 6 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary

The Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) Nurse position is based in a Level 1 Trauma acute care setting. This role involves providing critical care for patients undergoing open heart surgery, transplants, and other major cardiovascular procedures, with experience in extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) and advanced critical care strongly preferred.

Job Details

• Position Description: Open heart surgery, transplants, and ECMO experience preferred. Strong critical care experience in major academic medical centers required.
• Certifications, Education, and Experience: Current ACLS, BLS certification, NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); minimum of 2 years of relevant experience; license to submit required.
• Schedule: 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., every other week, with full-time hours totaling 48 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Candidates need to be flexible on scheduling as no self-scheduling is allowed. Previous travel experience and working in busy hospital environments are highly desirable. Critical care experience in a large, busy hospital, and familiarity with EPIC charting system are preferred. Placement success has been associated with 3+ years of experience. Candidate float requirement: Float rotation may be required.

Benefits

• 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

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus

Cross Country Job ID #1331138. 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. Its 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. Lets build your best life - one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus