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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Jul 13, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for a CVICU position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and proficiency with advanced cardiac support devices including IABP, Impella, and ECMO.
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CVICU (7S) unit in a large hospital setting in San Antonio, TX
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Night shift: 7P–7:30A
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Rotating weekends required
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No on-call requirements
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13-week contract
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Cardiac patient population including post-CABG, post-VAD, and post-cath cases with various cardiac support devices
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Procedures include management of IABP, Impella, ECMO, and Nxstage/CRRT
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Hemodynamic monitoring including Swan-Ganz catheters and arterial lines
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Ventilator management required
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EMR: Meditech (experience preferred)
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Floating required per facility floating policy
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Active TX RN license or compact license required — no temporary licenses accepted
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Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment)
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NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
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Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
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Proficiency with hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines) required
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Ventilator management experience required
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Strong critical thinking skills required
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IABP experience preferred
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CRRT experience preferred
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US SSN and DOB required for consideration
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One professional reference required
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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Candidate must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
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Scrub color: navy scrub top and pants; navy or white scrub jacket
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Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited; body art should be covered whenever possible
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Hair should be neat and clean with no extreme styles or colors; facial hair must be neatly trimmed
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Punctuality is strictly enforced — clock-in time is 6:38 AM/PM; arriving after 6:45 AM/PM is considered tardy
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Badging in and out for each shift is required, along with a full 30-minute lunch break
