Surgical ICU Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical ICU, Night Shift in Baltimore, MD. 13-week travel assignment starting April 28, 2026; $1,750–$1,840/week.

Join a dynamic critical care team in Baltimore, Maryland. This travel nursing job places you in the heart of Baltimore (21218) with access to parks, museums, and the Inner Harbor. Ideal for experienced Surgical ICU RNs and critical care travel nurses seeking a night shift opportunity in a major Maryland healthcare market.

Job Details

• Position: Travel ICU RN – Surgical ICU (Critical Care RN, Travel Nurse)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,750 – $1,840
• Location: Baltimore, MD 21218 (Baltimore nursing jobs / Maryland travel nurse)
• Assignment Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights – 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Start Date: April 28, 2026
• Patient Population: Adults & Geriatrics
• Unit: Surgical ICU
• First-time travel nurses accepted

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent Surgical ICU experience as an ICU RN / critical care RN
• Active RN license (Maryland or Compact)
• ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (?80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Ability to float to other units as needed and work every 3rd weekend
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• Two supervisor references required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Preferred: CCRN or other critical care certification

Core Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care to adult and geriatric patients in a Surgical ICU setting (ICU RN, critical care)
• Manage complex diagnoses including acute MI, respiratory failure, sepsis, cardiac arrest, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Perform and monitor advanced ICU procedures: TPA administration, manual proning, ventilator management, trach/ETT care, targeted temperature management
• Care for patients receiving invasive and mechanical support: IABP management, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT), cardiac output monitoring, transvenous pacing
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips; interpret arterial blood gases and EKGs; respond to dysrhythmias
• Participate in codes and rapid response situations; provide advanced life support as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, IV team, and social services
• Maintain infection prevention practices, isolation precautions, and accurate documentation in Cerner
• Float to other units as required to support patient care and unit staffing

Apply now to join our Baltimore travel nursing team as a Travel ICU RN. This is an excellent Maryland travel nurse opportunity for experienced Surgical ICU nurses and critical care RNs. Click "Apply" or contact our recruiter to learn more and secure this night-shift travel assignment.

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