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) nurse position in a busy hospital setting. This role involves providing care to high-acuity patients, including those with heart conditions, lung transplants, LVAD patients, and post-surgical patients, in a high-volume environment. Candidates must have experience in critical care and be flexible to float between units as needed.

Job Details

• Position Description: ICU RN needed for a busy, high-acuity unit with 8 to 13 beds, caring for complex cardiovascular patients, including heart transplants, LVAD, and valve surgeries.
• Required Qualifications: Required Certifications: ACLS, BLS Certification, NIHSS; Education/Degree: RN license; Location: valid license in state; Experience: 2 years in critical care.
• Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, scheduled based on unit needs, minimum of 36 hours per week, with every other weekend required.
• Additional Information: Candidates must be open to floating, flexible on scheduling, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. The unit uses EPIC for charting, and RTs are assigned 24/7. Experience or training in CRRT is preferred but not mandatory.

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 #1310041. 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