Travel CVICU RN - $1,668 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 13, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring a TX or compact license and prior CVICU experience with high-risk cardiac surgery patients.

Details

• Work in a 28-bed Cardiovascular ICU within a critical care setting
• Patient population is 80% cardiac surgery and 20% advanced heart failure
• Cares for high-risk cardiac surgery patients including open heart recovery, heart transplants, LVAD implants, ECMO, Impella, IABP, and CRRT
• Utilizes Swan-Ganz catheters and CCO monitoring
• EMR system used is Cerner/COMPASS
• Shift hours are 06:45-19:15
• Float requirement to MICU/SICU/Medical or Cardiac Stepdown Units as needed
• 13-week assignment length

Requirements

• Active RN license (TX or compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA)
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant nursing experience required
• Preferred experience with cardiac advanced device therapy management, including IABP, Impella, and Swan-Ganz management
• Nursys license verification required within 30 days prior to start
• Must provide a US Social Security Number and US home address for consideration

Additional Information

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based direct patient care aligned with organizational policies and clinical standards
• Implement and monitor individualized care plans, adjusting treatment to optimize patient safety and recovery
• Administer physician and nursing orders promptly while maintaining regulatory compliance
• Lead discharge planning efforts in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
• Navy scrub color required
• Radius rule applies, allowing local candidates at a reduced pay rate depending on distance from facility
• COVID vaccination is not required

American Traveler Job ID #P-755641. 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: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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