Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,075 per week

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

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) in a high-acuity healthcare setting. This role requires experienced registered nurses to provide critical care for patients with complex conditions such as heart transplants, LVAD support, and post-surgical cardiac patients. The position involves working in a busy, Level 1 trauma environment with a focus on patient stability and advanced monitoring.

Job Details:

• Position Description:

  • RN needed for a fast-paced, high-acuity ICU with 8 to 12 beds.
  • Candidates must be open to floating, flexible scheduling, and working nights.
  • Experience or familiarity with CRRT is preferred but will be trained.
  • Prior experience in a busy hospital environment, with at least 3+ years of related experience and previous travel assignments, is ideal.
  • Daily parking available at $15+, with multiple garage options.

• Required Qualifications:

  • Active ACLS, BLS certifications; NIHSS certification preferred.
  • Minimum 2 years ICU experience required.
  • Must be willing to wait for license submission.
  • Current RN license in good standing.

• Schedule:

  • Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, with at least 36 hours per week.

• Additional Information:

  • Unit utilizes EPIC charting system.
  • RT presence 24/7 with equipment like vents, Cpap, BiPap, and monitor techs managing strip reading.
  • Staff required to work 6 weekend shifts in 6 weeks, and any willing to work holidays.
  • First to float based on competency, with teal scrubs.
  • 2-3 shifts of unit-specific orientation with preceptors.
  • Shifts run from 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. starting 10/05/2026, ending 01/04/2027.

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 #1324587. 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