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: 10/19/2026
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 temporary assignment in an acute care setting. This role involves providing critical care to patients undergoing open heart surgery, transplants, and other major procedures, with experience in ECMO and trauma care preferred. The position requires adaptability to a busy hospital environment and floating across units as needed.
Job Details
Position Description: ICU OH (Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular) registered nurse for an acute care setting focused on open heart procedures, transplants, and trauma patient care.
Certifications and Experience: Valid ACLS (Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support), BLS (Basic Life Support), and NIHSS (National Institute of Health Stroke Scale) certifications. Minimum of 2 years of recent critical care experience in a busy hospital, including experience with ECMO and trauma patients preferred.
Schedule: Nights shift from 7 PM to 7 AM; 12-hour shifts, minimum of 48 hours per week.
Required Qualifications: Current licensure to practice as a registered nurse, valid certifications in ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS, at least 2 years of recent critical care experience in a busy hospital environment.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience in open heart surgery, transplants, ECMO, and trauma care; previous travel experience; flexible on scheduling and floating; familiarity with EPIC electronic medical records system.
Responsibilities: Providing specialized care to advanced cardiac and trauma patients, managing complex clinical situations, and adhering to hospital protocols.
Submission Requirements: Candidates need to be licensed and capable of submitting their license for processing.
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 #1324602. 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
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Advanced Life Support (ALS)unmatched
Basic Life Support (BLS)unmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascularunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Cerebral Vascular Accidentunmatched
Critical Careunmatched
Electronic Medical Recordsunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Epic Systemsunmatched
Hospitalunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
Medical Record Systemunmatched
Medical Treatmentunmatched
National Institutes of Health (NIH)unmatched
Nursingunmatched
Patient Careunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
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