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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring an active RN license (MD or Compact) and 2 years of CVICU experience, with strong first-time travelers encouraged to apply.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Unit has 15 rooms/beds with an average daily census of 10
• Patient ratio is 1:1, up to 1:3 for stable, lower acuity patients
• Common diagnoses include cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, MI, PH, and advanced therapy workups such as LVAD and heart transplants
• Manages mechanical support devices including IABP and Impella
• Performs special procedures such as bedside central/A-line insertion, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, Swan/PA catheter insertion, targeted temperature management, and CRRT
• Uses specialized equipment including Impella, VAD, IABP, CRRT, ventilators, cooling devices, and CCO monitors
• Epic EMR experience required
• Night shift schedule of 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within the specialty to lower acuity units as needed
• On-call may be required, pending client confirmation
• Navy blue scrub color required

Requirements

• Active RN license (Maryland or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
• CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version accepted)
• NIHSS certification required
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and Level II experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, and PICC line management
• Experience with blood product administration and TPN/lipids
• Proficient in ventilator management and interpretation of ABGs
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and renal management
• Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience obtaining and interpreting 12-lead EKGs

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill cardiovascular patients including those with mechanical circulatory support devices
• Perform bedside procedures and manage advanced cardiac equipment as part of daily responsibilities
• Travelers are expected to float within their specialty to lower acuity areas as needed with no restrictions
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility unless otherwise specified as accepting locals
• Maximum RTO request of 7 days; requests exceeding 4 consecutive days require an additional week added to the contract
• One major holiday off during the winter season may be allowed depending on unit staffing needs
• Returning travelers must have a minimum 6-month break from the health system before reapplying
• Former staff members must wait at least 12 months before returning as travelers
• Most locations allow one contract and one extension before requiring a 6-month break
• First-time travelers with strong CVICU experience are welcome to apply