Travel CVICU RN - $2,609 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

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

Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

The role of the Registered Nurse (RN) is crucial in providing high-quality patient care within a busy Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CCU). This position requires a dedicated professional who is skilled in managing complex patient needs, including critical care scenarios.

Unit Information

• Unit Type: Cardiovascular Intensive Care (CCU)
• Number of Beds: 18
• Nurse:Patient Ratios: 1:2, occasionally 1:1

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for patients with conditions such as heart failure, STEMI, pulmonary emboli, and arrhythmias.
• Utilize advanced skills including managing ventilators, administering pressors, and conducting hemodynamic assessments.
• Titrate drips such as epinephrine, norepinephrine, and dobutamine as per patient needs.
• Monitor and interpret telemetry and ECG strips using HP monitors.
• Participate in departmental orientation sessions and adhere to all documentation requirements, including Epic.
• Actively collaborate with advanced practice providers and healthcare team members.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid RN license.
• Required certifications include ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS.
• A minimum of 2 years of nursing experience, preferably in a cardiac intensive care or similar high-volume setting.
• Experience with advanced devices and procedures including IABP, Impella, CRRT, and management of sedation in critical care is preferred.
• Ability to float to similar units as needed.

Work Schedule

• Shift Length: 12 hours
• Guaranteed Hours: 48 hours per week
• Weekend and evening work required.

Additional Notes

Daily parking is available at various locations, with several options for monthly passes. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary as self-scheduling is not permitted. Please note that support staff may be limited, and RNs will need to manage multiple responsibilities.

Thrive Staffing Job ID #19280630. 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: RN:Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU),07:00:00-19:00:00

About Thrive Staffing

At the heart of Thrive Staffing is our mission to support healthcare professionals in their career journey. We strive to build strong, personal relationships with our candidates, fostering work environments for the common good that values individual autonomy, encourages personal expression, and removes career obstacles. We're not just looking for employees—we're looking for partners in our mission to transform healthcare staffing. Our ideal candidate is someone who shares our vision of improving lives and impacting the world in a positive way. If you're a healthcare professional looking to take the next step in your career, we're here to help you thrive through health care staffing that understands you and puts prominence on enabling your professional potential.