Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $1,575 per week

Cross Country Nurses 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, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) Nurse in Austin, TX. This role involves delivering high-quality direct patient care within a specialized cardiac Intensive Care Unit, focusing on high-risk cardiac surgery patients such as heart transplants, LVAD implants, ECMO, Impella, IABP, and CRRT. The position requires clinical expertise in advanced cardiac support devices and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to ensure patient safety and optimal recovery outcomes.

Job Details:

• Schedule: Night shift, 12 hours per shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, CPR certification (AHA), 2 years of clinical experience in ICU or Cardiology unit, experience managing cardiac advanced device therapy including IABP, Impella, or Swan-Ganz monitoring, proficiency with Cerner or COMPASS electronic medical records, minimum of 0 years experience including educational requirements and location requirements
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience managing high-risk cardiac surgery patients, familiarity with ECMO, LVAD, Heart Transplants, and other advanced cardiac support systems
• Additional Information: Role includes float coverage to MICU, SICU, and Medical or Cardiac Stepdown Units as needed. The unit uses navy scrub color. Candidates must verify Certifications and licenses prior to placement.

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 #1309900. 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