Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
5x8 hrs

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse specializing as a Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Coordinator in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) with this 13-week travel nursing assignment in Washington, DC (zip 20010). This healthcare job offers hands-on experience with advanced cardiac technology, collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, and the chance to make a significant impact on adult heart failure patient care. Washington, DC is a top destination for healthcare professionals, offering vibrant culture, historic landmarks, and excellent amenities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Washington, DC 20010
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 24, 2025
• End Date: February 23, 2026
• Shifts: Day (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM, Monday–Friday) and Night (5:00 PM – 8:00 AM, weeknight call)
• Call: Weeknight and weekend call required (remote unless on-site presence is medically necessary)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1,830 - $1,970
• Patient Population: Adults with advanced heart failure and ventricular assist devices

ICU RN Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU RN experience (CVICU or cardiac ICU preferred)
• Active DC Registered Nurse license (pending status accepted at submission; must be active by start date)
• BLS certification required
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) experience required; VAD certification preferred or willingness to obtain within 18 months
• Travel nursing experience required
• Experience with Cerner EMR charting system preferred
• Two supervisor references required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Coordinate and monitor care for patients with ventricular assist devices during procedures and operations
• Provide patient and family education on VAD management in accordance with regulatory standards
• Collaborate with Materials Management and Equipment Technicians to maintain device inventory and respond to FDA recalls
• Participate in on-call rotation for VAD patient management (remote and on-site as needed)
• Document care and interventions accurately using Cerner EMR
• Work closely with interdisciplinary teams to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care

Apply now to join our healthcare team in Washington, DC and take the next step in your travel nursing career!

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