CVICU RN
Largo, MD
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a RN for a CVICU Nights position requiring an active MD or Compact RN license and at least 1 year of CVICU experience, with first-time travelers considered if they have 2+ years of CVICU/open heart experience.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• 8-bed unit with an average daily census of 6 patients
• Patient population includes adult and geriatric cardiac surgery, CAD, vascular, and thoracic cases (CABG, valve repair/replacement, STEMI, NSTEMI, AFib w/ RVR, cardiogenic shock, peripheral bypasses, EVAR, VATS)
• Provides immediate post-op care for cardiac surgery patients, including 1:1 care for the first 12 hours
• Patient ratio is 1:2 in CVICU/CCRU; 1:3 if floated to lower acuity IMC
• Utilizes specialized equipment including FloTrac, CRRT, IABP, and Impella
• Manages groin/radial artery access using Fem Stop and TR bands
• Epic charting system experience preferred
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (1930-0800)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty, including to IMC and lower acuity units, with travelers prioritized to float first
• No scheduled on-call shifts required

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only); NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred
• CPI certification required for compliance (Calm Every Storm online version only accepted)
• Minimum 1 year of CVICU experience required
• First-time travelers considered only with 2+ years of extensive CVICU/open heart experience
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, and central/PICC line care
• Experience with ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and ETT/NT suctioning
• Experience managing IV sedation, paralytics, vasoactive and cardiac drips
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care, IABP, Impella, and sheath removal
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and 12-lead EKG acquisition
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and multisystem organ dysfunction management

Additional Information

• Deliver critical care nursing to cardiac surgery, cardiac intervention, and vascular/thoracic patients
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy for ventilator management
• Provide infection prevention care including isolation precautions and PPE use
• Manage IV insulin protocols and other endocrine/metabolic needs
• Perform phlebotomy as needed
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility unless otherwise specified
• Maximum of 7 days RTO may be requested; requests of more than 4 consecutive days require an additional week added to the contract
• One major holiday off during the winter season may be permitted depending on unit needs
• Returning travelers must have a 6-month break from the health system before reapplying
• Former staff must wait 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Most locations allow one contract and one extension, followed by a required 6-month break before returning to the same facility/unit
• Travelers must complete labs within 72 hours of contract signing
• Compliance documents must be submitted 5 days prior to start date