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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: San Antonio, TX
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

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