Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Houston, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 10/26/2026
- Duration: 6 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
The organization is seeking an Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) registered nurse for a night shift position. This role involves providing specialized patient care in a busy Level 1 trauma hospital, focusing on critically ill patients with complex needs, including ventilator management, pressor titration, and hemodynamic monitoring.
Job Details
- Position Description: ICU RN needed for a large, Level 1 trauma unit with high acuity patient load. Must be flexible to float to similar units, work nights, and adhere to a defined schedule.
- Required Qualifications: Active ACLS and BLS certifications, NIHSS certification, at least 2 years of RN experience in an ICU setting, current license to practice, willing to wait for license submission.
- Schedule: Nights, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
- Additional Information: Candidates must have experience managing ventilators, pressors, hemodynamics including PAC, CVP, and arterial lines. Skills in troubleshooting ventilators and emergency intervention are required. Nurse:Patient Ratio is 1:2, occasionally 1:1, with minimal patient care assistant support. Telehealth monitors are interpreted and managed by the nurse. Preference for candidates with previous travel experience and a background in busy hospitals.
- Submission Requirements: Must be willing to wait for license submission and complete two 12-hour unit orientation shifts.
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 #1331142. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 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
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus