Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Baltimore, MD
Wellspring Nurse Source
4x12 hrs, Rotating

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated CICU/CVICU Registered Nurse to join our team. This role is critical in providing high-quality care to patients in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate excellent clinical skills and the ability to manage complex patient needs effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to patients in the Cardiac ICU, including assessments, planning, implementation, and evaluation of care.
• Monitor and manage patients with critical cardiac conditions, including cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, and arrhythmias.
• Administer medications and therapies as prescribed, including advanced therapeutic interventions such as LVAD and heart transplants.
• Evaluate patient responses to treatments and adjust care plans accordingly.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to optimize patient outcomes.
• Conduct special procedures such as bedside central lines, arterial lines, bronchoscopy, and chest tube insertions.
• Utilize advanced equipment, including ventilators, cooling devices, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT) machines.

Qualifications

• Valid RN license in the state of practice.
• Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience; first-time travelers will be considered with strong CVICU background.
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, NIH Stroke Scale; CCRN certification preferred.

Work Schedule

This position requires rotating day and night shifts with options for 3x12 or 4x12-hour schedules. Weekend and holiday shifts are mandatory as per the scheduling requirements.

Patient Population

The unit primarily serves adults and geriatric patients, with an average daily census of 10 in a 15-bed facility. Nurse-to-patient ratios are typically 1:1, increasing to 1:3 for stable, lower acuity patients.

Special Procedures and Equipment

• Bedside central and arterial line insertions.
• Cardiac monitoring devices such as Impella, VAD, IABP, and CCO monitors.
• Engagement in therapeutic management techniques like targeted temperature management and CRRT.

Scrub Color

Please wear navy blue scrubs during shifts.

Additional Information

Floating within the specialty may be required, and flexibility to adjust to different patient acuities is necessary.

We invite qualified RNs to apply for this rewarding opportunity to provide exceptional care to critically ill patients in a dynamic environment.