Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $1,840 per week
Austin, TX, 78716, USA
- Healthcare
- Part-time
- travel nurse
- cardiovascular ICU nurse
- CVICU RN
This position is for a travel Registered Nurse specializing in Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) care, offering a 13-week contract in Austin, Texas with night shifts and no call requirements. The role requires at least 2 years of recent bedside hospital experience, proficiency in managing critical cardiovascular patients including ECMO, Impella, and advanced life support equipment, and experience with cardiac surgery recovery. The job is staffed in a specialized 8-bed cardiovascular ICU at a medical center focusing on advanced cardiac interventions and post-operative care.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Austin, Texas.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/04/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
RN Position Job Notes:
Travel or Local Registered Nurse needed for ASAP start. A minimum of 2+ years of recent hospital bedside experience is required. Candidates must be able to start within 5 weeks. Opportunity for extension upon successful completion of the initial assignment. $750 referral bonus available.
Opportunity:
RN - CVICU
Job Details:
• 13-week seasonal contract starting January 4th
• 12-hour night shifts from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• No call requirements
• Weekend requirements: 6 weekend shifts per schedule for night shift (Friday/Saturday/Sunday)
• Patient ratios: 2:1 or 1:1 depending on acuity
• Work with cardiovascular and critical care patients including ECMO, adult recovery cases
• Required experience with cardiac monitoring and rhythms
• Must have experience with titratable drips and understanding of hemodynamics
• Experience required with respiratory patients: vents, BiPap, trachs, airvo
• Must have open heart surgery recovery experience
• Experience required with ECMO, Impella, balloon pumps
• Must have CRRT/SLED experience
• Work with equipment including GE bedside monitors, Alaris IV pumps, Pyxis, Centrimag ECMO Circuits, Impella CP & 5.5, Prismax CRRT machines, Tablo SLED machines, Maquet Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps
• EMR system: Meditech
• Assist with procedures including central line and chest tube insertion, bronchoscopies, tracheostomies, intubation
• Navy scrubs required
• CVICU charge experience preferred
• Must be a team player with positive attitude and adaptability
Facility:
This medical center features an 8-bed cardiovascular intensive care unit located on the 4th floor, staffed with experienced critical care professionals. The unit maintains advanced cardiac and critical care technology including ECMO capabilities, specialized monitoring equipment, and comprehensive life support systems. The facility provides complex cardiovascular care with a focus on post-operative cardiac surgery patients and advanced cardiac interventions, supported by a team of 25 dedicated staff members.
Location:
Austin, TX
Austin offers an exciting blend of vibrant culture, thriving music scene, and outdoor recreation opportunities, making it one of the most desirable cities for healthcare professionals. The city provides excellent dining, entertainment, and career advancement opportunities while maintaining a strong healthcare infrastructure and competitive market for medical professionals.
Adex Job ID #960925. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
- Referral bonus




