CVICU RN
Towson, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 5, 2026
• Length: 10 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring 2+ years of CVICU experience and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Details

• 10-week contract in a Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Rotating night/mid shifts, 3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30 with possible rotation to 11a-11p based on unit needs
• 36-hour work week
• Every third weekend required with possible additional weekend coverage based on unit needs
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating to MSICU required as needed
• On-call requirement of 24-32 hours per rotating 6-week schedule
• Average daily census of 3-5 patients with 6 beds on the unit
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Common diagnoses include post-op cardiac surgery (CABG, MVR, AVR), cardiac surgery readmissions, structural heart procedures (TAVR, mitral clips), STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, and Inari procedures
• Special unit focus on first 6-hours post-op management including inotropic medications, hemodynamic instability, active cardiac output management, coagulopathy, open chest, OHS/Impella, ECMO (perfusionist on-site), CRRT (dialysis on-site), and IABP
• Epic charting system experience required

Requirements

• Active MD or Compact RN license required
• BLS, ACLS, and CPI certifications required
• NIHSS, OCN, and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• First-time travelers accepted if they have CVICU experience
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Immediate post-op open heart experience required
• Skills required include IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, and PICC line management
• Respiratory skills required including ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP management, ABG interpretation, and suctioning
• Cardiovascular skills required including CABG care, IABP, TAVR, valve repair/replacement, and pre/post cardiac cath care
• Renal skills required including CRRT/CVVHD and management of acute/chronic renal failure
• Medication management skills required including titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and emergency medications
• Neurological skills required including CVA/acute stroke management
• Cardiac monitoring skills required including dysrhythmia interpretation/management and 12-lead EKG acquisition

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular surgical and medical patients
• Manage patients on ECMO, Impella, IABP, and CRRT under active physician direction
• Collaborate with perfusionists and dialysis staff who are on-site for advanced interventions
• Travelers are expected to float within scope with no restrictions
• Must reside 50+ miles from the facility unless locals are specifically accepted for this role
• Former staff must have been separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have at least a 6-month break from the system after completing an assignment
• One extension typically allowed before a required 6-month break from the facility/unit
• One major holiday off during the winter season may be permitted depending on unit needs