Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Fort Worth, TX

Operate and monitor advanced equipment including GE monitors, EV1000, Hemispheres, CRRT (NextStage), Impella, and mechanical ventilators. Perform and manage hemodynamic monitoring including Swan Ganz catheters, arterial lines, and chest tubes.

Job Title

Travel RN – CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)

Location

Fort Worth, TX

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 2 weekend shifts biweekly | No on-call required

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit with a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
• Perform and manage hemodynamic monitoring including Swan Ganz catheters, arterial lines, and chest tubes
• Operate and monitor advanced equipment including GE monitors, EV1000, Hemispheres, CRRT (NextStage), Impella, and mechanical ventilators
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech electronic medical records system
• Collaborate with an all-RN staff team under the guidance of a Charge Nurse Coordinator on each shift
• Float to Medical ICU, Neuro Surgical ICU, or Cardiac PCU as needed

Required Qualifications

• Active RN licensure (compact or Texas state license)
• Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience (adult ICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, or any critical care specialty)
• Demonstrated ventilator management experience
• Proficiency in arterial line, central line, and chest tube management

Preferred Experience / Skills

• CVICU-specific experience including CABG recovery, CRRT, and Impella management
• Prior experience with Meditech EMR
• BSN degree and/or CCRN certification

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-staffed, collaborative CVICU environment with a consistent 2:1 patient ratio and no on-call requirements
• Gain experience with a broad range of advanced cardiovascular critical care equipment and procedures in a high-acuity setting