Travel CVICU Registered Nurse - $1,856 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in San Antonio, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 26, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU travel contract in San Antonio, TX, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and an active TX RN license.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a large hospital in San Antonio, TX
• Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Rotating weekends required
• 13-week contract
• No on-call requirements
• Floating is required per facility policy; travelers should be aware of and prepared to follow the Methodist Floating Policy
• Patient population includes post-CABG, post-VAD, and post-cath cases with various cardiac support devices (IABP, Impella, ECMO)
• Procedures and monitoring include hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines) and ventilator management
• Preferred exposure to IABP and CRRT
• EMR: Meditech (experience preferred)

Requirements

• Active TX RN license required; compact license accepted if TX-eligible — no temporary licenses accepted
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, including Swan-Ganz catheters and arterial lines
• Ventilator management experience required
• Strong critical thinking skills required
• Trained on CVICU devices to support cardiovascular cases
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
• One professional reference required
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted
• Scrub color: Navy scrub top and pants; navy or white scrub jacket
• Nails must be clean and healthy; hair should be neat with no extreme styles or colors
• Visible body art should be covered whenever possible
• Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited
• Clocking in and out is required for each shift, along with a full 30-minute lunch break; tardiness is defined as clocking in after 6:45 AM/PM (on-time clock-in is 6:38 AM/PM)
• First-time travelers are not mentioned as being considered — candidates should have a solid travel or relevant clinical background given the 2+ year experience requirement

American Traveler Job ID #P-726203. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.