Travel Registered Nurse - Cardiothoracic ICU - $1,804 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Tyler, Texas.

• Specialty: CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 05/04/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU position requiring ECMO experience, prior travel experience, and a TX or compact RN license.

• Cardiothoracic ICU setting within an acute care hospital
• Average daily census of 7 patients across 10 beds
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Floating required to cardiac stepdown and other units of equal or lesser acuity
• Documentation via Epic (experience required; proficiency preferred)
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM

• Active TX RN license or compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiothoracic ICU experience required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• ECMO experience required
• Proficiency in interpretation of dysrhythmias, multisystem organ failure management, intra-aortic balloon pump, post cardiac surgery care, pulmonary artery line/Swan-Ganz monitoring, arterial line management, central line and PICC line management, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, care of ventilated patients, and ABG interpretation
• Epic EMR experience preferred
• 2 professional references from a supervisor within the past 2 years required for consideration
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — applicants residing in the following counties are not accepted: Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, and Morris
• Former permanent staff must have been separated from the facility for at least 1 year before being eligible to return as a traveler
• No more than 3 days of RTO will be auto-approved; no RTO during the first week of orientation
• Dark gray scrubs required
• Travel pairs or groups will not be considered

American Traveler Job ID #P-693190. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiothoracic ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.