CVICU RN
Baltimore, MD
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Contract in Baltimore, Maryland

Explore a rewarding CVICU travel nurse job in Baltimore, Maryland, caring for critically ill adult and geriatric patients in a high-acuity cardiovascular intensive care environment. This 13-week travel RN assignment is ideal for an experienced cardiovascular ICU nurse who is confident managing complex cardiac conditions, advanced therapies, mechanical support devices, and rotating day and night shifts. First-time travelers with strong CVICU experience are welcome to apply.

Located in the heart of Baltimore, the 21201 area offers an energetic urban setting with easy access to the Inner Harbor, historic neighborhoods, renowned dining, cultural attractions, and convenient transportation throughout the region.

CVICU Travel RN Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Location: Baltimore, Maryland 21201
• Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
• Start Date: December 14, 2026
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,290–$2,410
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week; 36 hours per week
• Shift Duration: 12-hour rotating shifts
• Shift Times: Day shift, 7:00 a.m.–7:30 p.m.; night shift, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m.
• Shift Pattern: Rotating days and nights; every other weekend required
• Patient Population: Adults and geriatrics
• Unit Size: 15 beds with an average daily census of approximately 10 patients
• Patient Ratios: Typically 1:1, with up to 3 stable, lower-acuity patients as needed
• Floating: May float within scope to ICU, cardiac progressive care, and other lower-acuity areas; STEMI team or cath lab support may also be required
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Call: May be required
• Orientation: 24 hours

CVICU Travel Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent CVICU or comparable cardiovascular critical care experience
• Active Maryland RN license or compact RN license at the time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications from the American Heart Association
• Current CPI certification
• Current NIHSS certification
• CCRN certification preferred
• Demonstrated experience caring for patients with complex cardiac and multisystem conditions
• Epic charting experience required
• Strong experience with 1:1 to 1:3 critical-care patient assignments
• First-time travelers may be considered with strong CVICU skills and experience
• Ability to float within the nurse's clinical scope and work rotating day and night shifts
• Flu vaccination required

CVICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adults and geriatric patients in a cardiovascular intensive care unit.
• Manage patients experiencing cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, myocardial infarction, pulmonary hypertension, dysrhythmias, heart blocks, and hypertensive emergencies.
• Care for patients undergoing advanced therapy evaluations, including LVAD and heart transplant workups.
• Monitor and manage patients supported by Impella devices, ventricular assist devices, intra-aortic balloon pumps, ventilators, CRRT, and targeted temperature management.
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, sedation, insulin, and other critical-care infusions according to protocol.
• Perform and manage arterial lines, central lines, pulmonary artery or Swan-Ganz catheters, chest tubes, drains, pacing wires, and other invasive monitoring equipment.
• Provide ventilator management, airway care, suctioning, BiPAP/CPAP support, and care for patients with respiratory failure.
• Interpret electrocardiograms, dysrhythmias, arterial blood gases, coagulation studies, and other critical diagnostic data.
• Assist with or perform bedside procedures such as line insertion, bronchoscopy, intubation, chest tube placement, and pulmonary artery catheter insertion.
• Support post-cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization, TAVR, valve repair or replacement, and other complex cardiovascular patients.
• Respond to STEMI team coverage and collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary team.
• Accurately document assessments, interventions, patient responses, and care plans in Epic.

Apply now for this Baltimore CVICU travel nursing opportunity and join a high-acuity cardiovascular care team in Maryland.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.