Travel CVICU RN - $2,480 per week

AMN Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: CVICU Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/02/2026 Duration: 6 weeks 48 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel Job Description & Requirements Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular - Travel - (Cardio - CVICU RN) StartDate: 11/2/2026 Available Shifts: 12 N (48 Hrs) Pay Rate: $2418.00 - $2542.00 Shift Notes Nights, EOW, first to float Additional Details Trauma Level 1 Charting System EPIC Unit Notes Daily Parking is $15/day. Multiple options for on/off campus garages and lots ranging from $95 - $120 with monthly pass. RN's need to be open to Floating! Busy/Large Level 1 Trauma Candidates need to be flexible on scheduling - no self scheduling EOW required EPIC required Successful placements here have 3 years exp, pervious travel exp. and have worked in a very busy hospital in the past. of Beds 18 Nurse:Patient Ratios 1:2, occassionally 1:1 Required Certifications (i.e., BLS, ACLS?) ACLS, BLS Common diagnoses/Types of patients heart faliure, STEMI, Pulmonary emboli, arrhythmias, MICU overflow Experience or 'Must have' skills ventilators, managing pressors, hemodynamics (PAC, CVP, arterial lines) Sheaths, IABP, Impella, CRRT, occasionally paralyze and sedate patients - BIS & TOF Are RNs required to titrate drips? yes Common titratable &/or set rate drips Epinephrine, norepinephrine, vasopressin, dobutamine, milrinone, amiodarone, cardene Giapresa occasionally Is there a Charge Nurse on each shift? Does the charge nurse take an assignment? Yes, goal is free charge but not often achieved Are there nurse aids/patient care techs on this unit? Ratios? Duties? Patient care assistant support is minimal, one for all 18 beds if available. They assist with blood sugars, patient hygiene, turning, phone management, and supplies. Often used as sitters Hospitalist &/or Intensivist in house 24/7? In the ICU 24/7? CCU is not a closed unit yet. MICU patients are managed in an intensivist model. Cardiology patients vary but the CCU fellow is availalbe 24/7 RT in ICU 24/7? Yes RT Equipment (Vents, Cpap, BiPap, High Flow, etc.) Are RNs required to do anything with these besides trouble shoot? Ventilator troubleshooting required, should be capable of interveningn in an emergency situation like self extubation or trach dislodgememnt, Must be able to sucton competently and identify issues requiring escalation. Are there Tele/Monitor Techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? RNs interpret their own strips. HP monitors in use. Shifts & Scheduling (Do you allow self-scheduling? Block scheduling?) Self scheduling. Travelers fill in the open holes and work every other weekend. Attempts to accommodate schedule requests as much as possible while meeting the unit needs. Weekend Requirements every other may be occasional exceptions based on staffing needs Holiday Requirements Holidays are usually covered but days before and after will be required occasional Is there a call or standby requirement? no Floating Requirements First to float to similar units Scrub Color/Dress Code teal tops and bottoms, solid or coordination non terrycloth jackets How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation? two 12 hour shifts Additional Notes Epic documentation required Required Qualifications Registered Nurse, CVICU Experience: 2 years RN(Compact Accepted)(Copy needed) Certifications: ACLS(Copy needed); BLS(Copy needed); CERT-NIH Stroke Scale(Copy needed) SSN Required DOB Required References: 2 References in the last 12 months Facility Location From rodeos and performing arts to space exploration and medical research, Houston is a city with a uniquely vibrant style and flair. This truly Texas-size city is the ideal destination for traveling health care professionals looking to broaden their skills at highly respected facilities, while enjoying the city’s cosmopolitan flair, renowned arts scene and wide open spaces. Job Benefits At AMN Healthcare we take care of our travelers! We offer: Competitive pay rates Free, quality, private housing Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) and Flex Spending Life Insurance Accident and Short-term Disability Coverage Free Continuing Education Refer a friend and earn extra cash! About the Company At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. cardiovascular nurse, cardiovascular intensive care unit nurse, cardiovascular intensive care RN, CVICU RN, CVICU nurse, CVICU, registered nurse, RN, R.N., healthcare, health care, hospital, nurse, nursing AMN Healthcare Nursing Job ID 3600255. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular - Travel - (Cardio - CVICU RN) About AMN Healthcare Nursing AMN Healthcare is a leader in Nurse staffing. Our relationships with numerous healthcare facilities - including hospitals, home health agencies, and long-term care facilities - enable us to offer the most current travel nurse, local staffing, rapid response and crisis nurse jobs nationwide. We''re committed to finding you the best nursing job to fit your career goals. AMN Healthcare is an EEO/AA/Disability/Protected Veteran Employer. We encourage minority and female applicants to apply. Benefits Company provided housing options Medical benefits Dental benefits Continuing Education