Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU position in Houston, TX, requiring ACLS/BLS certification and at least 1 year of CVICU experience with proficiency in caring for intubated patients and titrating vasoactive medications.

Details

• 12-bed CVICU located on the 2nd floor of an acute care hospital in Houston, TX
• Day shift schedule: 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM
• 13-week contract
• Patient ratio of 1:2, with 1:1 staffing available based on patient acuity
• Patient population includes post-operative open-heart surgery recovery, intubated patients, and those requiring vasoactive medication management
• Procedures performed on the unit include intubation, extubation, bedside bronchoscopy, and bedside line insertion
• Equipment used includes Impella, IABP, PrisMax, ECMO, Alaris IV pumps, Edwards Hemosphere, and ventilators
• EMR: Meditech
• Every other weekend required; no on-call
• Floating may be required to MICU and CVIMU

Requirements

• Active TX RN license or a Compact RN license currently in hand
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of the assignment start)
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required for CVICU RNs
• Minimum 1 year of recent CVICU or ICU experience required
• Demonstrated ability to care for intubated patients and manage titrating vasoactive medications
• Experience with mechanical support devices (e.g., Impella, IABP, ECMO) preferred
• CV ICU background preferred
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)
• No gaps in work history of 90 days or more in the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
• Royal blue scrubs required
• Day shift team consists of 1 charge nurse, 6–8 staff nurses, and 1 unit secretary
• Team-oriented work environment; candidates who are collaborative and willing to work as team players are a strong fit
• First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but strong clinical skill set is expected given the acuity of the unit