Post a Job

Millions Of Active Candidates

For Employers

VIEW SIMILAR JOBS →

Loading, Please wait..!!

Registered Nurse - CVICU

Posted on: Nov 01, 2026

Nexus MedPro Staffing
Lubbock, Texas
Onsite
Full-time

Save this job

Apply Here APPLY LATER

Curious about compensation?

Explore the historical salary trends, average pay, and estimated compensation for Registered Nurse - CVICU roles in Texas.

View Salary Guide →

Over 12 millions jobs on Snaprecruit.
Find your match !

VIEW SIMILAR JOBS →

Job Title :

Registered Nurse - CVICU

Job Type :

Full-Time

Job Location :

Lubbock Texas United States

Remote :

Job Description :

View Full Description

Job Description

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse – Lubbock, TX | Up to $2,260/Week | Days.

Nexus MedPro Staffing is seeking an experienced Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse for a 13-week travel nursing assignment at a reputable acute care hospital in Lubbock, Texas.

Position Overview:

The CVICU Registered Nurse provides specialized nursing care to critically ill patients recovering from complex cardiovascular surgeries, neurological procedures, trauma, and other life-threatening conditions.

This position requires strong clinical experience in both Cardiovascular ICU and Neuro ICU, including management of post-cardiac surgery patients, mechanical ventilation, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, cardiac medication titration, and neurological assessment.

The ideal candidate is comfortable caring for patients following coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), valve repair or replacement, and neurosurgical procedures. Nurses must be able to recognize changes in patient conditions, respond to emergencies, and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams.

Important:

Candidates must demonstrate strong CVICU and Neuro ICU competencies, with skills checklist ratings of 3 or 4 in both specialties.

Assignment Details:

Location: Lubbock, TX.
Weekly Pay: Up to $2,260.
Start Date: November 16, 2026.
Duration: 13 weeks.
Schedule: Days, 3×12-hour shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM).
Hours: 36 hours per week.
Weekend Requirement: Approximately 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling period.
Floating: Required to ICU, Telemetry, or Medical-Surgical units.
Setting: Acute Care Hospital – CVICU / Neuro ICU.
Additional Hours: 48-hour schedules may be approved.

Required Qualifications:

Minimum 2 years of RN experience.
CVICU and Neuro ICU experience required.
Skills checklist ratings of 3 or 4 in cardiovascular and neurological critical care.
Active Texas RN license or eligible compact RN license in hand at submission.
Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications.
Epic charting experience required.
Experience managing post-cardiac surgery and neurosurgical patients.
Proficiency with mechanical ventilation, chest tubes, arterial lines, and central venous lines.
Experience with external ventricular drains (EVDs) and neurological monitoring.
Ability to administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive medications.
Strong cardiac rhythm interpretation and critical care assessment skills.
Willingness to float between units as required.
First-time travel nurses may be considered if they meet all clinical requirements.
Unit Highlights.
16-bed Intensive Care Unit.
Typical nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:2.
Level II Trauma hospital with 379 staffed beds.
Adult patient population.
Common patient populations include cardiovascular surgery, neurosurgery, general surgery, and trauma.
Specialized equipment includes ECMO, Impella, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), and CRRT.
Interdisciplinary support from respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response teams.
Navy blue scrubs required.

Benefits:

401(k).
Dental Insurance.
Paid time off.
Vision Insurance.
Health Insurance.
Referral Program.

Apply Today.

Apply with Nexus MedPro Staffing to be considered for this CVICU travel nursing opportunity in Lubbock, Texas.

Similar Jobs You May Be Interested In

Position Details

Posted:

Nov 01, 2026

Reference Number:

de888b3c

Employment:

Full-time

City:

Lubbock

Job Origin:

ziprecruiter

Share this job: