CVICU

Registered Nurse – CVICU

Location: San Antonio, TX

Shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM / 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM (rotating)

Contract: 13 or 26 weeks

Guaranteed Hours: 36 per week

The Role

Join the facility's Cardiovascular ICU, where you'll provide direct care to high-acuity cardiac patients recovering from major procedures. You'll manage post-CABG, post-VAD, and post-catheterization patients on advanced cardiac support devices including IABP, Impella, and ECMO. Strong hemodynamic monitoring and ventilator management skills are essential to success here.

Required Qualifications

• 2+ years of ICU experience
• Active Texas RN license (no temporary licenses)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• NIH Stroke certification required
• Demonstrated competency in:
• Hemodynamic monitoring (swans, arterial lines)
• Ventilator management
• Strong critical thinking skills

Preferred Experience

• IABP or CRRT exposure

What to Expect

• 12-hour shifts with rotating weekends; no call required
• All travelers are expected to float per facility floating policy
• Navy scrubs (top, pant, and jacket in navy or white)
• Punctuality required; badge in/out for all shifts and take a full 30-minute lunch

This is a great opportunity to work with a skilled cardiac team in a patient-focused environment.