Travel Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Registered Nurse

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and highly skilled Travel Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse to provide expert patient care in a dynamic, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will possess extensive critical care experience, particularly within cardiac and trauma settings, and demonstrate proficiency with advanced medical technologies and documentation systems. This role offers an exciting opportunity to deliver specialized cardiovascular care to diverse patient populations, including those requiring complex interventions such as cardiac catheterization, ventilator management, and acute pain control. The successful applicant will be committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and compassionate care while supporting interdisciplinary collaboration across departments.

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to patients in the CVICU, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of individualized treatment plans.
• Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, and physiological parameters using advanced EMR/EHR systems such as Epic and Cerner to ensure timely intervention.
• Administer medications, including IV infusions and botulinum toxin treatments, adhering strictly to aseptic techniques and hospital protocols.
• Assist with complex procedures such as cardiac catheterization, tube feeding management, suturing, and ventilator support while ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate care for patients with acute conditions like trauma, infectious disease, or post-operative recovery in Level I or Level II trauma centers.
• Conduct thorough patient assessments during triage and emergency situations; provide critical care response in accordance with critical care (emergency response procedures) standards.
• Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic health records (EHR systems), ensuring compliance with HIPAA regulations and medical coding standards such as ICD-10/ICD-9.
• Support discharge planning and family education for patients requiring long-term care or hospice & palliative medicine services.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license with current certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS).and NIHSS
• Extensive critical care experience within ICU or CVICU settings; experience working in trauma centers or emergency medicine environments is highly desirable.
• Proficiency with EMR/EHR systems including Epic, Cerner, Athenahealth, or eClinicalWorks; familiarity with medical documentation standards is essential.
• Strong knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, anatomy, and medical terminology; experience with cardiac catheterization and telemetry monitoring preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform invasive procedures such as IV insertion, venipuncture, catheter care, and sterile processing techniques.
• Experience working with diverse patient populations including pediatrics, geriatrics, individuals with disabilities or developmental disabilities is advantageous.
• Additional skills in pain management, infection control practices, laboratory specimen collection/processing, ostomy care, and ICU-specific protocols will be considered assets.

Join our team dedicated to delivering exceptional cardiovascular intensive care through expert nursing practice and compassionate patient-centered service!

Pay: $2,200.00 - $2,300.00 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Facility need candidates who reside more than 50 miles from Houston, TX, 77030

Experience:

• CVICU: 2 years (Required)
• Travel nursing: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS AHA (Required)
• ACLS AHA (Required)
• NIHSS Certification (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Houston, TX 77030: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 100% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,200 - $2,300