Arterial Lines, Cardiology, Cardiovascular, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Critical Care, Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN), Electronic Medical Records, Healthcare, Intensive Care, MEDITECH, Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU), Neuro-Intensive Care Unit, Neurosurgery, Nursing, On Call, Patient Care, Progressive Care Unit (PCU), Registered Nurse (RN), Surgical intensive Care Unit (SICU), Swan-Ganz Catheter, Team Player, Ventilator
Job Title
Travel RN – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
LocationFort Worth, TX
Schedule / Job TypeContract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 2 weekend shifts biweekly | No on-call required
Key Responsibilities- Provide direct patient care in a 16-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit at a 2:1 nurse-to-patient ratio
- Perform and manage hemodynamic monitoring including Swan Ganz catheters, arterial lines, and central lines
- Manage ventilated patients and oversee chest tube care
- Operate and monitor specialized equipment including GE monitors, EV1000, Hemispheres, CRRT (NextStage), and Impella devices
- Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR
- Float to Medical ICU, Neuro Surgical ICU, or Cardiac PCU as needed
Required Qualifications- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Minimum of 2 years of critical care experience (adult ICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU, or any critical care specialty)
- Demonstrated experience with ventilator management
- Proficiency in arterial line, central line, and chest tube management
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-based care environment
Preferred Experience / Skills- CVICU-specific experience including CABG recovery, CRRT, and Impella management
- Prior experience with Meditech EMR
- BSN degree and/or CCRN certification
Why Join Us- Work in a well-staffed, all-RN unit with a consistent 2:1 patient ratio and no on-call requirements
- Gain hands-on experience with advanced cardiovascular critical care technology in a structured, collaborative environment