Travel CVICU RN - $1,701 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing 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: ASAP
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Candidates residing within 50–100 miles of the facility may be subject to a reduced rate or may not be accepted.

Applicants must have worked in this unit or setting within the past year to be considered for this position.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU (Travel Contract)

Location

San Antonio, TX | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM | Rotating Weekends | Full-Time | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) supporting complex CV cases
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring including Swan-Ganz catheters and arterial lines
• Manage ventilated patients and support respiratory interventions as needed
• Care for post-operative patients including post-CABG, post-VAD, and post-cardiac catheterization with various cardiac support devices (IABP, Impella, ECMO)
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic health record system
• Float to other units as required per facility floating policy — all travelers will be informed of the floating policy during the interview process

Required Qualifications

• Active Texas RN License — temporary licenses are not accepted
• Minimum of 2 years ICU experience
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• NIH Stroke Scale certification required
• Proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines) and ventilator management
• Strong critical thinking skills with the ability to manage high-acuity cardiovascular patients
• Training and competency with CVICU devices to support CV cases

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP)
• Experience with Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)
• Familiarity with Meditech charting and order entry

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity CVICU environment supporting a wide range of complex cardiovascular procedures and advanced cardiac support technologies
• Expected 36 hours per week in a facility with deep-rooted traditions of patient-focused, high-quality care serving a diverse patient population

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #796472. 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 - CVICU

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