Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $1,535 per week

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: 10/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) registered nurses are needed for a short-term assignment in a pediatric intensive care unit located in a medical center. The role involves providing high-acuity care for critically ill pediatric patients with diverse medical conditions, including respiratory, neurological, gastrointestinal, and cardiac cases. The position requires adaptability and strong communication skills to collaborate effectively with the medical team during scheduled night shifts.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shifts, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid PALS certification; experience with intubated/ventilated patients; ICU level of care experience; candidates without these skills will not be considered for the role
• Preferred Qualifications: ECMO experience (taking care of patients, not pump management); CRRT experience
• Float: Float rotation may be required, covering all childrens units and NICU (Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Pediatric Hematology Oncology, Emergency Room for inpatient holds, Pediatric Coronary Intensive Care Unit)
• Additional Information: The team admits all ICU level of care patients, including all body systems, with patient ratios of 2:1, 1:1 for higher acuity, and 3:1 for lower acuity. Common procedures include central line placement, chest tube insertion, sedation, lumbar puncture, and intubation. The facility provides a PICU manual upon arrival outlining care guidelines. Candidates must be flexible for changes, possess good communication skills, and maintain a friendly, positive attitude. The assignment begins on 10/19/2026 and concludes on 01/18/2027, with work every other weekend and potential on-call duties.

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 #1321568. 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

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus