Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Ann Arbor, MI
GHR Healthcare
5x8 hrs

Travel RN opportunity in Ann Arbor, Michigan (48109) for a VAD/LVAD Coordinator role within a CVICU specialty, supporting heart failure and LVAD/VAD patients. Ann Arbor (48109) is a vibrant college-town area with great dining, arts and culture, and easy access to parks and outdoor spaces.

Job Details (Travel RN – Michigan Healthcare Job)

• Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (Michigan nursing job)
• Start Date: 03/16/2026
• End Date: 06/15/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Employment Type: Travel RN (On-Site)
• Schedule: Days
• Shift Times: 07:00–17:30 or 07:00–15:30 (varies by schedule/department needs)
• Hours per Week: Typically 4x10s (40 hrs/week); may vary based on department needs (e.g., 36 hrs/week as a mix of 2x10s and 2x8s)
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,870–$3,020
• Patient Population: Adults (heart failure / VAD / LVAD; unit detail: destination therapy mostly)

Job Requirements (RN – CVICU / VAD Coordinator)

• Experience: 3 years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience required (may screen candidates with 2 years); VAD/LVAD, CVICU, advanced cardiac, cardiothoracic, or heart failure experience strongly preferred
• License: Active Michigan RN license in hand at time of submission (non-compact)
• Certifications: BLS required; VAD-C preferred
• Charting: Epic experience required
• Skills: Strong clinical triage, independent judgment, and comfort managing urgent issues via phone/telehealth and patient portal messaging
• References: Two manager/supervisor references required

Responsibilities (VAD/LVAD Nursing, Telehealth Triage, Patient Education)

• Serve as an expert resource for VAD/LVAD equipment, alarms, and troubleshooting across clinic and procedural areas
• Provide comprehensive patient and caregiver education and staff training on VAD devices, emergency response, and safety protocols
• Triage and manage routine and urgent patient needs via telehealth, emergency phone line, and patient portal messaging
• Support clinic visits for destination therapy and LVAD/VAD patients
• Perform device downloads, assess equipment integrity, and coordinate escalation to device manufacturers as needed
• Support emergency patient management over the phone and guide appropriate next steps for evaluation and care
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure safe, timely, and patient-centered VAD care
• Work primarily outpatient (approximately 80%) with periodic support in OR/procedural settings

Apply now to join a healthcare team in Ann Arbor, MI and make an impact in heart failure and LVAD/VAD patient care.

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