Cardiovascular Surgical ICU RN
Baltimore, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Rotating
$2,786/weekOverview
- Start Date09/14/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftRotating
- Duration17 weeks
- Facility InformationShort Term Acute Care993 beds
- SettingHospital
Pay
Description
Assignment Overview
- Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
- Hours: 36 hrs/wk
- Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
- Length: 17 weeks
- Openings: 1
Description
American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Surgical ICU position requiring current post-op cardiac surgery recovery experience and a compact or MD RN license.
Details
- Work in an 18-bed dedicated Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CVSICU) within a hospital setting
- Provide care for patients recovering from cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, lung transplantation, ventricular assist device placement, and other complex procedures
- Nurse to patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2
- Rotating 7A/7P shift schedule, with straight PM also available
- Uses ventilators, CRRT, Swan-Ganz catheters, epicardial wires/pacemakers, vasoactive drip titration, Level 1 IABP, and ECMO
Requirements
- Active RN license (Compact or Maryland) currently in hand
- Current BLS certification required; ACLS and Critical Care Certification preferred
- Current experience with post-op cardiac surgery patient recovery in an ICU setting required
- Experience trained and worked in a dedicated Open-Heart Unit receiving patients directly from the OR required
- Hands-on experience with vent management, CRRT, Swan-Ganz catheters, epicardial wires/pacemakers, vasoactive drip titration, Level 1 IABP, and ECMO required
- Prior experience in a comparable facility size (500+ bed hospital) required
- Trauma course experience and Epic EMR experience preferred
Additional Information
- Deliver specialized critical care nursing to complex cardiac and transplant surgical patients
- Orientation sessions held on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month
- Strong, highly qualified candidates are preferred given the acuity and complexity of this unit
- Local candidates accepted at the same pay rate
Facility
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
13 nurses recommend working with The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Pros
I like the complexity of the cases.
Cons
Parking is expensive
- Short Term Acute Care
- 993 beds
Employer
American Traveler
82 nurses recommend working with American Traveler
Pros
I had a great experience working with my recruiter Sebrona. She was incredibly responsive, got my application submitted quickly, and kept me updated throughout the entire process. She made the travel nursing job search smooth and stress-free. I really appreciated her communication and dedication to helping me find the right assignment. I would definitely recommend her to any travel nurse looking for a recruiter who truly wants the best for their nurses.
Cons
None
Recommends working with American Traveler
With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.
With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.
American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.
With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.
Baltimore, MD
About
Located midway between the North and the South, Baltimore is one of the oldest cities in the U.S. and the nation's capital for a short time during the Revolutionary War. It was here, at Fort McHenry, where Francis Scott Key saw the American flag flying overhead, inspiring him to pen The Star-Spangled Banner. Discover America’s history, from gilded-age mansions and national historic trails to the Edgar Allan Poe House and Fort McHenry National Monument. The Inner Harbor is one of the most popular areas, housing museums, restaurants, nightlife hotspots and one of the city's top attractions, the National Aquarium. It hosts some 660 animal species, including Bottlenose dolphins and puffins. This area also boasts many shopping and dining venues, and from here, you can catch a water taxi for a fun and different way to see the sites.
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