Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in San Antonio, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 09/07/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
This position is for a Registered Nurse specializing in Cardiovascular Intensive Care at a medical facility located in San Antonio, Texas. The role involves supporting cardiovascular cases within the Critical Care Unit and requires candidates to bring their license on the first day. Candidates should have the necessary certifications and experience as specified.
Job Details:
- Location: San Antonio, TX
- Shift: Nights, with hours from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM or 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM, rotating based on schedule
- Schedule: 12 hours shift, minimum of 36 hours per week
- Required Qualifications: Active Texas Registered Nurse license, ACLS, BLS, NIHSS certification, 2+ years of ICU experience, proficiency in hemodynamic monitoring (swan, art lines), ventilator management, strong critical thinking skills, and Meditech electronic medical record system experience
- Preferred Qualifications: IABP exposure, CRRT exposure, experience with Meditech charting and order entry
- Float: Float rotation may be required for all travelers
- Additional Information: Candidates must adhere to dress code requirements (navy scrub top and pants, scrub jacket), maintain a neat and clean appearance, and cover tattoos and body art whenever possible. Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited. Clock in time is 6:38 AM/PM, and punctuality is expected.
- Documentation System: Meditech
- Procedures Performed: Post coronary artery bypass graft surgery, post ventricular assist device, post cardiac catheterization with support devices such as intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, and extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO).
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
Posted Date: 2026-07-29
Cross Country Job ID #1280887. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Cardio Thoracic
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