Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in San Antonio, TX

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: San Antonio, TX
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified CVICU RN in San Antonio, Texas, 78236!

Job ID: 900140

Job Title


Registered Nurse - CVICU (Travel Contract)

Location


San Antonio, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM | Rotating Weekends | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) supporting complex CV cases
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring including Swan-Ganz catheters and arterial lines
• Manage ventilated patients and support respiratory interventions as needed
• Care for post-operative patients including post-CABG, post-VAD, and post-cardiac catheterization with various cardiac support devices (IABP, Impella, ECMO)
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic health record system
• Float to other units as required per facility floating policy - all travelers will be informed of the floating policy during the interview process

Required Qualifications

• Active Texas RN License - temporary licenses are not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines) and ventilator management
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to manage high-acuity cardiovascular patients
• Training and competency with CVICU devices to support CV cases

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Familiarity with Meditech charting and order entry

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity CVICU environment supporting a wide range of complex cardiovascular procedures and advanced cardiac support technologies
• Expected 36 hours per week in a facility with deep-rooted traditions of patient-focused, high-quality care serving a diverse patient population

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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