Travel RN - CVICU (Nights) | LVAD & CRRT Training

American Traveler; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

Job summary

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a busy CVICU position at a Level 1 trauma hospital in Houston. The role requires CRRT training and TX or compact RN licensure, with unit-specific orientation and 24/7 RN support.

The assignment features nights (7p-7a), 36 hours/week, and a 13-week duration, with 5 openings. RN experience in high-acuity settings is preferred and travel-specific requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Active TX or Compact RN license required.
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required.
• Minimum 2 years of RN experience required; 3+ years and prior travel experience preferred.
• Previous experience in a busy, high-acuity hospital setting preferred.
• CRRT/SLED training preferred; unit willing to train.

Responsibilities

• Provide care in the Cardiovascular ICU (C8B) of a Level 1 trauma hospital.
• Care for heart and lung transplant, LVAD, ACB, and valve surgery patients.
• Maintain nurse-to-patient ratios of 1:2, occasionally 1:1.
• Utilize EPIC EMR for patient documentation.
• Work night shifts, 7p-7a, with every-other-weekend schedule.

Skills

RN license

BLS

ACLS

NIHSS

Vasoactive drips

Tools

EPIC EMR

Job description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a busy CVICU position at a Level 1 trauma hospital in Houston. The role requires CRRT training and TX or compact RN licensure, with unit-specific orientation and 24/7 RN support.

The assignment features nights (7p-7a), 36 hours/week, and a 13-week duration, with 5 openings. RN experience in high-acuity settings is preferred and travel-specific requirements apply.