Travel CVICU RN - $2,398 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in McAllen, Texas.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/17/2026
• 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: Aug 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience, including POD 0 Open Heart surgery care, IABP, and Impella device management.

Details

• Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) setting in a heart hospital environment
• Patient population includes post-operative open heart surgery patients (POD 0) and those requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support
• Experience with IABP and Impella devices required
• Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week (36 hours/week)
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or compact license (no pending licenses accepted)
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience in a US hospital setting
• Hands-on experience with IABP and Impella devices required
• Experience caring for POD 0 open heart surgery patients required
• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Expert ability to assess patient conditions and manage arrhythmias, pathophysiology, and hemodynamics
• Ability to communicate, coordinate, and delegate effectively in a high-stakes, fast-paced environment
• US Social Security Number required for consideration
• Two manager or supervisor references preferred, verifying experience within the previous 12 months, with at least one from the most recent employer
• Date of birth required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates must reside more than 100 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position — local candidates are not accepted
• All certifications must be AHA-issued

American Traveler Job ID #P-737384. 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 - Cardiovascular ICU

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