Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in San Antonio, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/15/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular. The role provides independent and comprehensive nursing care for patients in a critical care setting, including pediatric cardiac patients requiring management of chest tubes, pacing wires, ventilators, and vasoactive infusions. Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications and treatments, monitoring responses, coordinating care, and educating patients and families.
Job Details
- Schedule: Nights, 7:00 PM7:00 AM, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 36 hours per week.
- Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2 years of pediatric cardiac nursing experience.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) certification through the American Heart Association (AHA).
- Registered Nurse license in Texas or a compact state.
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree.
- Two years of experience in a critical care setting.
- Additional Information:
- Provides nursing care using assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention, and evaluation.
- Administers medications and treatments according to established protocols and monitors for effectiveness and side effects.
- Manages complex psychological, emotional, cultural, and social needs of patients and families.
- Documents patient history, symptoms, medications, and care provided.
- Assesses learning needs and provides education to patients, family members, and caregivers.
- Completes required orientation and department-specific competency validation.
- Participates in ongoing annual competency verification requirements.
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 #1345635. 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