CVICU RN
Baltimore, MD
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Rotating

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an RN for a CVICU position requiring 2 years of CVICU experience with IABP and Impella skills, open to first-time travelers with strong specialty experience.

Details

• Work in a 15-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit treating adults and geriatric patients
• Average daily census of 10 with patient ratios of 1:1 up to 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
• Special procedures include bedside central/A-line insertion, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, Swan/PA catheter insertion, targeted temperature management, and CRRT
• Utilizes specialized equipment including Impella, VAD, IABP, CRRT, ventilators, cooling devices, and CCO monitors
• Epic EMR experience required
• Rotating night/day shifts available in 3x12 or 4x12 schedules (19:00-07:30 or 07:00-19:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty and occasionally to ICU and lower acuity units
• No scheduled on-call shifts required

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
• CPI certification required
• CCRN and NIHSS certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Strong IABP and Impella experience required
• Epic charting system experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred
• Skilled in arterial line management, central line care, blood product administration, and IV therapy
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD, ventilator management, and interpretation of ABGs and dysrhythmias

Additional Information

• Provide direct bedside care for critically ill cardiovascular patients, including those on mechanical circulatory support
• Manage patients with cardiac arrhythmias, heart failure, and post cardiac surgery needs
• Navy blue scrubs required
• First-time travelers will be considered if they have strong CVICU skill and experience
• Candidates living under 50 miles from the facility are not accepted unless locals are specifically permitted
• Former staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have at least 6 months away from the system after completing an assignment
• Maximum of 7 days RTO can be requested, with additional week required on the back end for requests of more than 4 consecutive days
• One major holiday off during the winter season may be permitted depending on unit