CVICU Registered Nurse
Largo, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 4, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU night shift position requiring a MD or Compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of CVICU/open heart experience.

Details

• Work in an 8-bed Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) within a hospital setting
• Patient population includes adults to geriatrics with diagnoses such as cardiac surgery (CABG, valve, CABG/valve), CAD (STEMI, NSTEMI), AFib with RVR, cardiogenic shock, peripheral bypasses, EVAR, and VATS
• Nurse-to-patient ratio is 1:2, with 1:1 care required during the first 12 hours post-op for cardiac surgery patients
• Specialized procedures include immediate post-op cardiac surgery care, vent management with respiratory therapy, Flo Trac, CRRT, IABP, Impella, and groin/radial artery management (fem stop, TR bands)
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 19:30–08:00
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required PRN to IMC (1:3 ratio) and within specialty, other units, and sister facilities within scope
• No on-call requirements

Requirements

• Active RN license for Maryland (MD state or Compact) currently in hand
• Current certifications: BLS and ACLS
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU and/or open heart experience required

Additional Information

• Responsibilities include immediate post-operative care for cardiac surgery patients and management of advanced cardiac support devices
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Navy scrubs preferred
• First-time travelers with extensive CVICU/open heart experience (2+ years) will be considered
• Any time-off requests must be disclosed upfront for consideration