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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 seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU travel contract in San Antonio, TX, requiring a minimum of 2 years of ICU experience and an active TX RN license.
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Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a large hospital in San Antonio, TX
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Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
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Rotating weekends required
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13-week contract
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No on-call requirements
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Floating is required per facility policy; travelers should be aware of and prepared to follow the Methodist Floating Policy
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Patient population includes post-CABG, post-VAD, and post-cath cases with various cardiac support devices (IABP, Impella, ECMO)
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Procedures and monitoring include hemodynamic monitoring (Swan-Ganz catheters, arterial lines) and ventilator management
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Preferred exposure to IABP and CRRT
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EMR: Meditech (experience preferred)
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Active TX RN license required; compact license accepted if TX-eligible — 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 the assignment start)
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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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Experience with hemodynamic monitoring, including Swan-Ganz catheters and arterial lines
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Ventilator management experience required
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Strong critical thinking skills required
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Trained on CVICU devices to support cardiovascular cases
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US SSN and date of birth required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
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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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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible — no local candidates accepted
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Scrub color: Navy scrub top and pants; navy or white scrub jacket
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Nails must be clean and healthy; hair should be neat with no extreme styles or colors
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Visible body art should be covered whenever possible
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Visible piercings other than ears are prohibited
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Clocking in and out is required for each shift, along with a full 30-minute lunch break; tardiness is defined as clocking in after 6:45 AM/PM (on-time clock-in is 6:38 AM/PM)
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First-time travelers are not mentioned as being considered — candidates should have a solid travel or relevant clinical background given the 2+ year experience requirement
