Travel CVICU RN - $2,022 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: 11/09/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) Job Description We are seeking a skilled and experienced ICU Registered Nurse to join a dynamic and fast-paced healthcare team. The position involves providing high-quality patient care within a busy Level 1 Trauma unit, specifically catering to high acuity patients. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care to critically ill patients, including heart and lung transplant recipients, LVAD patients, and those recovering from valve surgeries. Titrate vasoactive drips and manage all aspects of patient monitoring. Work collaboratively with a team of healthcare professionals, including intensivists and respiratory therapists, to ensure optimal patient outcomes. Participate in unit-based orientation and training programs. Float to other units as necessary, depending on competency and unit needs. Unit Details Number of Beds: 25 high acuity beds across two sub-units (8A: 12 beds, 8B: 13 beds) Patient Ratios: 1:2, with occasional 1:1 assignments Nurse Assistant Support: 1 Patient Care Assistant on the floor Equipment: Utilization of various respiratory equipment managed by respiratory therapy Schedule & Requirements Certification Required: Experienced ICU RN with active licensing Experience: Minimum of 3 years in a busy ICU setting; previous travel experience preferred Weekend Requirement: At least 6 weekend shifts every 6 weeks Holiday Requirement: Flexibility to work during holidays as needed Floating Requirement: Must be open to floating between units Scheduling: Shift assignments made based on unit needs; no self-scheduling Additional Information Daily parking is available onsite, with multiple options for more extended parking arrangements. Unit specific orientation will include 2-3 shifts with preceptors. Devices commonly utilized in the unit include LVAD, CRRT/SLED, Impella, and IABP. Nurses are supported by an intensivist model for patient management and care. We invite qualified candidates to apply and join a team dedicated to excellence in critical care nursing. Thrive Staffing Job ID 19166171. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: RN:Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU),19:00:00-07:00:00 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.