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 a Registered Nurse for a CVICU position requiring 2 years of CVICU experience, IABP and Impella experience, and an active MD or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work in a 15-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit treating adult and geriatric patients
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 up to 3 with stable, lower acuity patients
• Common diagnoses include cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, MI, pulmonary hypertension, and advanced therapy workups such as LVAD and heart transplant
• Performs bedside central/A-line insertions, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, Swan/PA cath insertion, targeted temperature management, and CRRT
• Utilizes specialized equipment including Impella, VAD, IABP, CRRT, ventilators, cooling devices, and CCO monitors
• Rotating day/night shifts on a 3x12 or 4x12 schedule (19:00-07:30 nights / 07:00-19:30 days)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty and occasionally to lower acuity or ICU units as needed
• Epic charting system experience required
• Navy blue scrubs required

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact)
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and CPI required; CCRN and NIHSS preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Experience with IABP and Impella required
• Experience with arterial line management, central line care, and blood product administration
• Experience managing ventilated patients and interpreting ABGs
• Trauma Level I/II and teaching hospital experience preferred
• Community hospital experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to patients with complex cardiovascular conditions in a high-acuity ICU setting
• First-time travelers with strong CVICU skills and experience, including IABP and Impella, will be considered
• Scheduled on-call shifts are not required
• Candidates residing under 50 miles from the facility are not accepted unless otherwise specified
• Returning staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers typically must be away from the system for at least 6 months after completing an assignment
• Maximum of 7 days RTO may be requested per contract