Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Washington, DC – 13-week cardiac/critical care travel nursing job; ACLS/BLS required. Join a leading medical center and advance your cardiac ICU nursing career in the heart of Washington, DC.

Job Details

• Location: Washington, DC 20010 — Washington DC travel nurse opportunity with easy access to museums, parks, and urban amenities.
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,900 - $2,000
• Shift: 12-hour rotating shifts (Days: 07:00–19:30, Nights: 19:00–07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Employment Type: Travel (travel nurse / travel nursing job)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 (cardiac ICU / CVICU)
• Unit Size: 32 beds (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)
• Orientation: 28 hours
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Float Requirement: Float to ICU and IMC units as needed

Qualifications & Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU / Cardiac ICU experience (critical care RN experience required)
• Active DC Registered Nurse (RN) license — pending at submission accepted; must be in hand prior to start
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Ability to float to ICU and IMC as needed; flexible for weekend and holiday coverage
• Two supervisor references required

Primary Responsibilities

• Provide expert, evidence-based nursing care for adult and geriatric patients recovering from cardiac and major vascular surgeries in a CVICU / cardiac ICU setting
• Manage advanced cardiovascular technologies: VAD, ECMO, IABP, Swan-Ganz catheters, CRRT, external and temporary pacing devices
• Interpret and manage dysrhythmias, titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, and administer emergency medications as a critical care RN
• Perform invasive line management: arterial lines, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, and hemodynamic monitoring
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal and lumbar drains; support surgical and post-operative cardiac care
• Monitor and care for mechanically ventilated patients, manage ventilators and high-flow nasal cannula therapies
• Implement infection prevention, isolation precautions, and patient safety protocols
• Collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams: Cardiothoracic Surgeons, Anesthesia, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, Physical Therapy, Social Services, and Case Management
• Float to ICU and IMC units as assigned; work every other weekend and required holidays

Why Join This Washington, DC CVICU Travel Nurse Role?

• Gain valuable cardiac ICU and critical care RN experience at a respected medical center in Washington, DC
• Competitive estimated weekly pay and structured orientation for travel nurses
• Opportunity to work with advanced cardiovascular technologies (ECMO, VAD, CRRT) and expand critical care skills

Apply now to be considered for this CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel nursing position in Washington, DC (20010). Join our healthcare team today and advance your career in cardiac critical care. For questions or to submit your credentials, contact our recruiting team.

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