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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring a CVICU RN for a 13-week rotating day/night contract requiring 2+ years CVICU experience and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Details

• CVICU setting caring for adult and geriatric patients
• 15-bed unit with average daily census of 10
• 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, pulmonary hypertension, and advanced therapy workups such as LVAD and heart transplant
• Supports mechanical support devices including Impella, IABP, VAD, and CRRT
• Performs bedside procedures including central/A-line insertion, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, Swan/PA cath insertion, targeted temperature management, and CRRT
• Uses Epic EMR
• Rotating day/night shifts, 3x12 hours (0700-1930 / 1900-0730)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty to lower acuity units as needed
• On-call requirements may apply, pending confirmation

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact)
• BLS and ACLS certification (AHA only)
• CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version accepted)
• NIHSS certification preferred
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Experience with IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, and TPN/Lipids
• Experience managing ventilated and post-cardiac surgery patients
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with CRRT, AKI, and renal replacement therapies
• Experience with ABG interpretation and respiratory failure management

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular patients including those on mechanical circulatory support
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams managing advanced cardiac therapies such as TAVR, CABG, and valve repair/replacement
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Lab work must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Compliance documents due 5 days prior to start
• Travelers must be comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions
• First-time travelers with strong CVICU experience will be considered
• Returning staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must wait at least 6 months after completing an assignment before returning to the same facility
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility unless otherwise specified