CVICU RN in Houston, Texas
- Agency
- Atlas MedStaff
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Job type
- Travel
- Pay
- $2,556/Per Week
- Profession
- Registered Nurse (RN)
- Industry
- Nursing & Healthcare
- Posted
- Sep 24, 2026
Pay breakdown
- Hourly
- $71.00
- Weekly
- $2,556
- Yearly (full-time)
- $132,912
- Contract length
- 6 weeks
This job pays about $71.00/hour — 54% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas ($46.14/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.
Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas right now
- 2,077 open Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Texas from 6 agencies, 103 of them in Houston.
- Pay in these listings: $18.02 – $163/hour, median $47.87/hour.
- Typical Registered Nurse (RN) pay in Texas: $46.14/hour ($95,971/year, BLS).
- Highest median pay: Health Advocates Network ($54.90/hour across 525 jobs).
Job description
This travel healthcare role offers a chance to step into a fast-paced, high-pressure environment focused on open heart surgery, transplants, and critical care at a large Level 1 Trauma center in Houston. Your responsibilities will involve supporting a busy critical care unit, floating across various departments, and working 12-hour night shifts. The ideal candidate is an experienced RN comfortable with ECMO, EPIC systems, and adaptable scheduling. Prepare for an engaging experience where your expertise ensures top-tier patient outcomes while navigating one of the city's most vibrant hospital settings.
Weather:
Typically mild and sunny, Houston's weather around this time of year features warm temperatures and occasional breezes—perfect for outdoor activities or relaxing after a shift.
Fun Things To Do:
- Explore the Houston Museum of Natural Science—discover fascinating exhibits and fossils.
- Take a day trip to Galveston Island for beach strolls, fishing, and seaside dining.
- Visit the Space Center Houston and immerse yourself in NASA’s legendary history.
- Enjoy a scenic drive to the Texas Hill Country for wine tastings and charming small towns.
- Discover Hermann Park’s gardens, pedal boats, and the Japanese Garden for a relaxing outdoor experience.
Job Specifics:
Location: Houston, Texas
Shift: 12-hour nights
Duration: 6 weeks
Hours per week: 48 hours
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