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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 6

Description

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

Details

• Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) setting within a hospital
• 15-bed unit with an average daily census of 10 patients
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Patient ratio of 1:1, up to 1:3 for stable, lower acuity patients
• Common diagnoses include cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, MI, PH, advanced therapy workups (LVAD, heart transplants), mechanical support devices (IABP, Impella), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, and hypertensive urgency/emergency
• Performs or assists with bedside central/A-line insertions, 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
• Rotating 3x12 day/night shifts (7:00-19:00 / 19:00-7:30)
• 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

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
• CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version accepted)
• CCRN and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skills in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and care of ventilated patients
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care, IABP, Impella, and sheath removal

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular patients including those with mechanical circulatory support devices
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers with strong CVICU skills and experience will be considered
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility unless otherwise specified
• Maximum of 7 days RTO may be requested per contract
• Returning travelers must have a break of at least 6 months from the health system before returning
• Former staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• One contract extension is typically allowed, followed by a required 6-month break before returning to the same facility or unit
• Travelers are expected to float within scope with no restrictions