Travel CVICU RN

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

• Specialty:
  CVICU
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/17/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, days
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 17, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is seeking an experienced CVICU RN with prior travel experience and TX or compact RN licensure for a cardiovascular intensive care position.

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Day shift schedule, 3x12-hour shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Uses Epic charting system

• Active TX or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience preferred
• Prior travel nursing experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Skills in IV therapy, arterial line, central line, and PICC line management required
• Experience with cardiovascular care, ECMO, and nurse-driven ECMO protocols required
• Experience with Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring required
• Experience caring for post cardiac surgery patients (not directly from OR) required
• Experience with ventilated patients and interpretation of ABGs required
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips and continuous IV sedation required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management required
• Experience managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure required
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and PPE required
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, LTAC, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred

• Dark gray scrub color required
• Candidates residing in Henderson, Anderson, Cherokee, Rusk, Panola, Smith, Gregg, Van Zandt, Wood, Upshur, Camp, Hopkins, Franklin, Titus, or Morris counties will not be contracted
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not accepted
• Former staff must wait 1 year before returning as a traveler
• All requested time off must be submitted at time of consideration, with no more than 3 days auto-approved and none during the first week of orientation
• Travel pairs or groups not accepted
• First-time travelers will not be considered for this role

American Traveler Job  #P-775600. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.