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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU night-shift position requiring 2 years of CVICU experience and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Details

• CVICU setting with 15 rooms/beds and average daily census of 10
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• Patient ratios of 1:1 up to 1:3 for stable, lower-acuity patients
• Common diagnoses include cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, arrhythmias, MI, and advanced therapy workups such as LVAD and heart transplant
• Special procedures include bedside central/A-line insertion, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, Swan/PA catheter insertion, targeted temperature management, and CRRT
• Special equipment includes Impella, VAD, IABP, CRRT, ventilator, cooling device, and CCO monitor
• Epic EMR experience required
• Night shift, 3x12 hours (19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty to lower-acuity areas as needed
• On-call requirements to be confirmed

Requirements

• Active MD or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA only)
• CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version only accepted)
• NIHSS certification required
• CCRN certification preferred
• 2 years of CVICU experience required
• First-time travelers with strong CVICU skills and experience will be considered
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central and PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and care of ventilated patients
• Experience managing patients on CRRT, IABP, and Impella

Additional Information

• Care for patients with cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, arrhythmias, and post-cardiac surgery needs
• Manage patients on mechanical circulatory support devices including IABP and Impella
• Perform and assist with bedside procedures such as central line insertion, chest tube placement, and Swan-Ganz catheter insertion
• Navy blue scrub color required
• Candidates must live 50+ miles from the facility to be considered, unless locals are specifically accepted
• Maximum of 7 days RTO can be requested; more than 4 consecutive days requires an added week at the end of new contracts
• One major holiday off during winter season may be allowed depending on unit
• Travelers must be comfortable floating within scope with no scheduling restrictions
• Returning travelers must have a 6-month break from the health system before reapplying
• Former staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Most locations allow one contract plus one extension before requiring a 6-month break from the facility/unit
• Compliance labs must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Compliance documents due 5 days prior to start date