Job description
Registered Nurse - CVICU
Location: Fort Worth, Texas
Start Date: 07-20-2026
Contract Type: Travel Contract
Shift Type: Night shift, 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, 2 weekend shifts biweekly
Hours per Week: 36
Candidate Pay Rate: $46 per hour
About United Health Care Staffing
At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.
Roles & Responsibilities
- Provide expert critical care monitoring for CVICU patients
- Manage hemodynamic support using Swan Ganz, arterial lines, and EV1000
- Operate and troubleshoot ventilators and chest tube systems
- Administer medications and titrate drips according to protocols
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary team for optimal patient outcomes
- Recover post-CABG and cardiac surgery patients with precision
Qualifications
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Texas or compact state
- Minimum 2 years of critical care experience (adult ICU, CVICU, Neuro ICU)
- Proficiency in ventilator management, arterial and central line care, and chest tube management
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Preferred: BSN, CCRN, and Meditech experience
Knowledge & Skills
- Hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation
- CRRT and Impella device management
- CABG post-operative recovery protocols
- Meditech electronic medical record system
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
Benefits
- Generous housing stipend
- Weekly pay with direct deposit
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance from day one
- 401K retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid Time Off and sick leave
- Travel reimbursement and licensure assistance
- Referral bonus program to earn extra cash
Travel Perks: Explore Fort Worth, Texas
Explore Fort Worth's vibrant cultural scene -- from the Kimbell Art Museum and Fort Worth Zoo to the historic Stockyards with rodeos and live music. Enjoy nearby hiking at Trinity Trails or a weekend trip to Dallas just 30 minutes away.
Apply Now
Ready to start your next adventure as a Registered Nurse - CVICU? Let's get you moving forward!
Send your resume to [email protected] or call us at 408-441-9200 today.
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Why UHCS
Weekly or bi-weekly pay, medical/dental/vision, a SIMPLE IRA with employer contribution, tests paid on qualifying assignments with payroll deduction available, and one recruiter who stays with you for the whole assignment — reachable after hours. Every placement is credentialed to Joint Commission standards, so your packet is accepted the first time.