Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler, LLC.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

High pay and bonuses

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Weekly payroll deposit

Free online CEUs

Generous housing allowance

Travel & licensure reimbursements

Non-taxed per diem

Traveler rewards

Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular ICU RN for a Level 1 trauma hospital in Texas. You will support 18 beds with 1:2 nurse-patient ratios, handle high-acuity cardiovascular cases, and use EPIC EMR for charting.

12-hour day shifts with every weekend on rotation, plus holiday coverage and unit-specific orientation provided. Required are TX or compact RN licensure, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, and 2+ years in a busy ICU; 3+ travel experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Active TX or compact RN license required.
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience; 3+ years and travel experience preferred.
• Experience in high-acuity, high-volume hospital settings preferred.
• Ventilators, pressors, and hemodynamic monitoring experience required.
• Experience with sheaths, IABP, Impella, CRRT preferred.
• Ability to manage paralyzed/sedated patients using BIS and TOF monitoring.
• Able to titrate drips including epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, dobutamine, milrinone, amiodarone, cardene.
• Copy of driver's license required; two professional references with dates and eligibility.
• EPIC EMR proficiency

Responsibilities

• Provide critical care nursing in a CCU of a Level 1 trauma hospital.
• Work on an 18-bed unit with 1:2 (occasionally 1:1) nurse-to-patient ratios.
• Care for heart failure, STEMI, PE, arrhythmias, and MICU overflow patients.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for charting and documentation.
• 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend; travelers fill shifts as needed.
• Float to similar units as needed; no call or standby requirements.
• RT 24/7 in ICU for ventilator support; troubleshoot vents and respond to emergencies.
• Interpret telemetry strips with HF monitors; unit charge nurse present per shift.
• Minimal CNA support; ~1 aide for 18 beds.
• Two 12-hour orientation shifts; holiday coverage required.

Skills

TX license

compact license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

ventilator management

hemodynamic monitoring

PAC

CVP

arterial lines

IABP

Impella

CRRT

BIS TOF monitoring

epinephrine drip

norepinephrine drip

vasopressin drip

dobutamine drip

milrinone drip

amiodarone drip

cardene drip

driver's license

professional references

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced Cardiovascular ICU RN for a Level 1 trauma hospital, requiring TX or compact RN licensure and critical care skills including hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management.

Requirements

• Active TX or compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of experience required, though 3+ years and prior travel experience strongly preferred
• Experience in a high-acuity, high-volume hospital setting preferred
• Proficiency with ventilators, pressors, and hemodynamic monitoring (PAC, CVP, arterial lines)
• Experience with sheaths, IABP, Impella, and CRRT preferred
• Ability to manage paralyzed and sedated patients using BIS and TOF monitoring
• Competent in titrating drips such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, dobutamine, milrinone, amiodarone, and cardene
• Copy of driver's license required for consideration
• Two professional references required: one supervisor from within the last 12 months and one peer or supervisor from within the last 3 years, including employment dates and rehire eligibility

Responsibilities

• Acute care setting in the Cardiovascular ICU (CCU) of a busy Level 1 trauma hospital
• 18-bed unit with nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2, occasionally 1:1
• Patient population includes heart failure, STEMI, pulmonary emboli, arrhythmias, and MICU overflow
• Utilizes EPIC EMR for charting
• 12-hour day shifts with every other weekend required
• No self-scheduling; travelers fill open shifts based on unit needs
• First to float to similar units required
• No call or standby requirements
• RT available in the ICU 24/7 for ventilator support, though RNs must troubleshoot vents and respond to emergencies like self-extubation
• RNs interpret their own telemetry strips using HP monitors
• Charge nurse present each shift, though not always free from patient assignment
• Minimal patient care assistant support, roughly one aide for all 18 beds
• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular and overflow ICU patients
• Two 12-hour shifts of unit-specific orientation provided
• Holiday coverage typically required, including days before and after the holiday
• Dress code includes teal scrub tops and bottoms with solid or coordinating non-terrycloth jackets
• Daily and monthly parking options available on or off campus, with associated fees
• First-time travelers may be considered if experience requirements are met

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

Job ID: P-767314

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