Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,166 per week

  • $2,166 Per Week

Highlights

Strongest candidates will have recent CVICU experience with LVAD, Impella, IABP, CRRT/SLED, cardiac surgery patients, vasoactive drips, and Epic . Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.

Numbers & Facts

LocationHouston, TX

Description

Prime Time Healthcare Nursing is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

  • Specialty: CVICU
  • Discipline: RN
  • Start Date: 09/28/2026
  • Duration: 13 weeks
  • 36 hours per week
  • Shift: 12 hours, days
  • Employment Type: Travel

CVICU RN – Level I Trauma | Days

Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Schedule: 12-hour days
Weekends: Every other weekend / 6 weekend shifts per 6-week schedule
Call: None
Floating: Required — travelers should expect to be first to float based on competency
EMR: Epic required
Trauma: Level I Trauma
BSN Required: No
Scrubs: Teal

 

Unit Details

  • 8A: 12 beds
  • 8B: 13 beds
  • High-acuity cardiac ICU
  • Ratios: Typically 1:2, occasionally 1:1
  • Charge RN often carries a patient assignment
  • 1 PCA on the floor
  • Intensivist model
  • Respiratory Therapy available 24/7
  • Hardwired cardiac monitoring; RNs interpret strips

Patient Population

High-acuity cardiac and transplant patients, including:

  • Heart transplants
  • Lung transplants
  • LVAD patients
  • CABG / ACB patients
  • Valve surgery patients
  • Complex postoperative cardiac patients

Devices & Critical Care Skills

RN should be comfortable with:

  • LVAD
  • Impella
  • IABP
  • CRRT / SLED
  • Titration of vasoactive medications
  • Management of multiple cardiac drips
  • Mechanical ventilation and other ICU-level support

CRRT experience is preferred. The facility may train candidates who otherwise have strong ICU experience.

 

Requirements

  • Experienced ICU RN
  • Epic experience required
  • ACLS
  • BLS
  • NIHSS
  • Must be comfortable titrating vasoactive drips
  • Must be flexible with scheduling
  • No self-scheduling
  • Must be willing to float

Ideal Candidate

Past successful travelers typically have:

  • 3+ years of ICU experience
  • Previous travel experience
  • Experience in a large, very busy hospital
  • Strong cardiac ICU background
  • CRRT experience

Orientation

  • 2–3 shifts with a preceptor

Recruiter Notes

This is a high-acuity CVICU at a large Level I Trauma center. Strongest candidates will have recent CVICU experience with LVAD, Impella, IABP, CRRT/SLED, cardiac surgery patients, vasoactive drips, and Epic.

Main submission considerations: Epic is required, floating is mandatory, scheduling flexibility is important, and this facility strongly favors seasoned ICU travelers from busy tertiary/Level I environments.

 

 

About Prime Time Healthcare Nursing

Prime Time Healthcare is a leading provider of traveling healthcare professionals nationwide. Our agency specializes in the placement of RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health professionals. Join the fun and experience why healthcare professionals and client facilities are joining the Prime Time TEAM.

Benefits

  • 401k retirement plan
  • Health savings account
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

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