Job ID: 900140
Job TitleRegistered Nurse - CVICU (Travel Contract)
LocationSan Antonio, TX | Acute Care
Schedule / Job TypeContract | 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