Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,125 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Lubbock, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary
An ICU (Intensive Care Unit) Cardiovascular (CVICU) RN is needed in an acute care setting. The position involves floating between units with scheduled block shifts, providing specialized care for cardiac patients in a short-term acute care facility. The role emphasizes teamwork and operational flexibility to meet staffing needs.

Job Details

• Position: Block 1st Timer - CVICU RN
• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
• Location: Not specified, but within the staffing system's service area
• Shift Schedule: Days, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Start Date: 11/16/2026
• End Date: 02/15/2027
• Required Certifications, Education, and Experience: ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certifications; at least 1 year of cardiac ICU experience; current state license, with a valid compact license preferred.
• Additional Qualifications: Experience with interpretation and management of dysrhythmias, management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) care, post-cardiac surgery care, pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring, arterial line management, central line care, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, arterial blood gases interpretation, suctioning, and PPE usage.
• Responsibilities: Providing cardiac and ventilator patient care, managing complex monitoring devices, and supporting interdisciplinary care in a high-acuity environment.
• Schedule: Day shifts, 12 hours, minimum of 36 hours/week.
• Additional Information: Float between units may be required depending on staffing needs. Candidates must be flexible to work three of five major holidays and must request all scheduling and time-off requests upfront.
• Submission Requirements: Candidates should include responses to prior employment at Providence facilities and provide two references covering one year of recent practice within the last three years.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
  • Private housing or generous housing allowance
  • Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
  • Competitive salaries
  • Referral bonuses
  • Travel reimbursement
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Direct deposit/free checking
  • Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1333286. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus