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

Cross Country TravCorps, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private housing or housing allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Dependent health insurance

Competitive salaries

Referral bonuses

Travel reimbursement

401(k) retirement plan

Direct deposit/free checking

CE credits

Job summary

Cross Country Nurses seeks a travel nurse RN CVICU for a Houston, Texas assignment. Specialty: CVICU; Start 10/19/2026; Duration 6 weeks; 48 hours per week; 12-hour day shifts; Travel employment.

The role involves caring for high-acuity cardiac and trauma patients, with LVADs, transplants, and vasoactive drips. EPIC charting, ventilators, and potential tele-ICU considerations noted.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license with ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU or cardiovascular specialty care experience.
• Flexibility to float to different units as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to high-acuity cardiac and trauma patients.
• Manage LVAD, heart transplants, and vasoactive drips.
• Operate ventilators, CPAP/BiPAP, and document in EPIC.

Skills

ACLS

BLS

NIHSS

Education

RN License

ICU 2+ years

Tools

EPIC EMR

Ventilators

CPAP/BiPAP

Job description

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

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

Cross Country Job ID #1324683.

Job Summary

Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) Location unspecified. This position involves providing specialized care in a busy, high-acuity ICU setting, with recent experience in a similar environment preferred. The role requires flexibility for floating to different units as needed, and candidates must be prepared to work 12-hour day shifts.

Job Details

• Qualifications: Valid license to practice as a Registered Nurse (RN), ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certification required. Minimum of 2 years of experience in ICU or cardiovascular specialized care.
• Schedule: 12-hour day shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week, with six weekend shifts in a six-week schedule and willingness to work major holidays.
• Responsibilities: Providing patient care to high-acuity cardiac and trauma patients, including those with LVAD, heart transplants, and on vasoactive drips. Managing titratable and set rate drips, operating critical RT (Respiratory Therapy) equipment such as ventilators, Cpap, and BiPap, and utilizing EPIC electronic charting system. Managing patient conditions involving LVAD support, CRRT/SLED, Impella, and IABP.
• Additional Notes: First to float depending on competency; orientation includes 2-3 shifts with preceptors. Must be flexible for scheduling, including rotating weekends and working in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should be open to working with a tele-ICU model, if applicable, and following dress code requirements of teal scrubs.
• Submission Requirements: License to submit; willing to wait for license processing.
• Patient Care Environment: High-acuity, trauma, and cardiovascular patients, with a nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2 or occasionally 1:1, characterized by complex, rapidly changing medical conditions.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  • 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

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