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, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Located in the ICU OH specialty, this position involves providing specialized care to patients in a busy, Level 1 Trauma ICU. The role requires flexibility with scheduling, the ability to manage complex patient conditions, and experience with advanced ICU equipment and protocols.
Job Details:
Shift Time: Days
Schedule: 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week
Start Date: 10/26/2026
End Date: 12/07/2026
Required Qualifications: State RN license, BLS, ACLS, NIHSS certifications; 2+ years of ICU experience, willing to float to similar units, EPIC documentation experience, open to flexible scheduling, previous travel experience in a busy hospital environment, proficient with ventilators, pressors, hemodynamics, sheaths, IABP, Impella, CRRT, sedation management, titration of drips, and ventilator troubleshooting.
Additional Information: Candidate must have managed critically ill patients with diagnoses such as heart failure, STEMI, pulmonary emboli, arrhythmias, and MICU overflow. Experience working with tele monitors and interpreting strips is required. Must be capable of intervening in emergencies, including self-extubation or trach dislodgement. Critical care support includes minimal patient care technician assistance, hospitalist or intensivist presence 24/7, and high proficiency with ICU equipment.
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 #1331140. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Houston, TX
Skills
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiovascular Diseaseunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
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Emergency Nursingunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
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Intensive Careunmatched
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Medical Diagnosisunmatched
Mobile Intensive Care Unit (MICU)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
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Reimbursementunmatched
Titrationunmatched
Vasoconstrictorunmatched
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