Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,946 per week

First Connect Health is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVICU Discipline: RN Start Date: 10/19/2026 Duration: 6 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel RN – CVICU | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Position Overview We are seeking an experienced CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) to join a high-acuity Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit within a busy Level I Trauma and major academic medical center . The ideal candidate will have strong critical care experience and be comfortable caring for complex cardiovascular and surgical patients. Experience with open-heart surgery, transplant, AAA, CRRT, and ECMO is highly preferred. Unit & Clinical Environment Department: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) High-acuity, fast-paced critical care environment Busy Level I Trauma Center Major academic medical center EPIC experience required Nurses must be comfortable working with complex and critically ill patients Previous experience in a large, high-volume hospital is strongly preferred Required Experience Successful candidates for this unit typically have: 3 years of recent ICU/CVICU experience Previous travel nursing experience preferred Experience working in a busy, high-acuity hospital Strong cardiovascular critical care background Experience caring for complex post-operative and critically ill patients Preferred Clinical Experience The following experience is strongly preferred: Open-heart surgery Cardiothoracic surgery Heart/lung transplant AAA (Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm) CRRT Recent ECMO experience Complex cardiovascular critical care Technology & Documentation EPIC experience is required Candidates should be comfortable navigating electronic documentation in a high-acuity ICU environment. Floating Requirement RN must be open and flexible to floating. Travelers may be required to float based on hospital needs. Candidates should be comfortable working across appropriate critical-care areas and adapting to different patient populations and workflows. Schedule Every Other Weekend (EOW) required No self-scheduling Scheduling is based on department and hospital needs Candidates must be flexible with scheduling requirements Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is an experienced CVICU RN who has worked in a large, busy academic medical center or Level I Trauma facility . Strong cardiovascular critical care knowledge, previous travel experience, and exposure to complex surgical and mechanical-support patients are highly valued. Candidates should be adaptable, clinically confident, and willing to float as needed while maintaining high standards of patient care. Parking Information Daily parking is approximately $15 per day . Multiple on-campus and off-campus parking options are available, including monthly passes ranging approximately from $95–$120 . Key Candidate Requirements 3 years of recent ICU/CVICU experience Previous travel experience preferred Major academic medical center/high-volume hospital experience preferred EPIC experience required Recent ECMO experience preferred Open-heart/transplant/AAA/CRRT experience preferred Willingness to float required EOW weekend commitment required Flexible scheduling; no self-scheduling Akshay 1184950 Akshay 1184950 About First Connect Health At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do. By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry. But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because: ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey. ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals. ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences. ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step. When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare. Benefits Sick pay 401k retirement plan Weekly pay Referral bonus