Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,166 per week (Hiring Immediately)

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVICU Discipline: RN Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, days Employment Type: Travel CVICU RN – Level I Trauma | Days Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM Schedule: 12-hour days Weekends: Every other weekend / 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule Call: None Floating: Required — travelers should expect to be first to float based on competency EMR: Epic required Trauma: Level I Trauma BSN Required: No Scrubs: Teal Unit Details 8A: 12 beds 8B: 13 beds High-acuity cardiac ICU Ratios: Typically 1:2 , occasionally 1:1 Charge RN often carries a patient assignment 1 PCA on the floor Intensivist model Respiratory Therapy available 24/7 Hardwired cardiac monitoring; RNs interpret strips Patient Population High-acuity cardiac and transplant patients, including: Heart transplants Lung transplants LVAD patients CABG / ACB patients Valve surgery patients Complex postoperative cardiac patients Devices & Critical Care Skills RN should be comfortable with: LVAD Impella IABP CRRT / SLED Titration of vasoactive medications Management of multiple cardiac drips Mechanical ventilation and other ICU-level support CRRT experience is preferred. The facility may train candidates who otherwise have strong ICU experience. Requirements Experienced ICU RN Epic experience required ACLS BLS NIHSS Must be comfortable titrating vasoactive drips Must be flexible with scheduling No self-scheduling Must be willing to float Ideal Candidate Past successful travelers typically have: 3 years of ICU experience Previous travel experience Experience in a large, very busy hospital Strong cardiac ICU background CRRT experience Orientation 2–3 shifts with a preceptor Recruiter Notes This is a high-acuity CVICU at a large Level I Trauma center . Strongest candidates will have recent CVICU experience with LVAD, Impella, IABP, CRRT/SLED, cardiac surgery patients, vasoactive drips, and Epic . Main submission considerations: Epic is required, floating is mandatory, scheduling flexibility is important, and this facility strongly favors seasoned ICU travelers from busy tertiary/Level I environments. About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM. Benefits 401k retirement plan Health savings account Referral bonus Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386