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

Charge Registered Nurse (RN) – VAD Coordinator (Travel RN) in Ann Arbor, MI: 13-week assignment supporting LVAD/VAD and heart failure care. Join a multidisciplinary cardiac team and work with advanced VAD technology in a primarily outpatient heart failure program.

Job Details

• Location: Ann Arbor, MI 48109 (Ann Arbor, Michigan travel nurse opportunity)
• Assignment Type: Travel RN – On-site
• Start Date: April 6, 2026
• End Date: July 6, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shifts: 4x10-hour (07:00–17:30) or 2x10-hour + 2x8-hour (Mon–Fri, 36–40 hrs/week)
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $2,870–$3,020
• Patient Population: Adults – primarily heart failure and VAD/LVAD patients (HeartMate 3, HeartMate II, BrioVAD, HeartWare HVAD)
• Orientation: 24 hours (completed onsite)

Required Qualifications

• Active Michigan Registered Nurse (RN) license required (must be in hand at time of submission; not Compact)
• Minimum 3 years RN experience; 2 years cardiac RN experience may be considered for highly qualified VAD/LVAD nurses
• Demonstrated LVAD/VAD device experience and strong triage skills (VAD nurse / LVAD nurse experience)
• Epic EMR experience required
• BLS certification required; VAD-C certification preferred
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Two manager/supervisor references required

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as clinical expert and Charge RN resource for LVAD/VAD equipment, alarms, troubleshooting, and device management in clinic and procedural/OR settings
• Educate staff, patients, and caregivers on VAD devices (HeartMate 3, HeartMate II, BrioVAD, HeartWare HVAD) and home device care
• Coordinate and conduct outpatient heart failure and VAD clinic visits, device downloads, and equipment integrity checks (~80% outpatient)
• Provide routine and urgent telehealth care, manage emergency patient calls, and independently triage via call center and patient portal
• Escalate device issues to manufacturers and maintain current knowledge of VAD/LVAD technology and best practices
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary cardiac teams (cardiology, advanced heart failure, cardiothoracic surgery, case management) to ensure safe, high-quality cardiac care
• Support procedural area coverage as needed for device-related cases

Why Ann Arbor? Ann Arbor blends cultural attractions, diverse dining, scenic parks, and the energy of a top university town—making it an ideal destination for travel nurses and cardiac RNs seeking professional growth and a welcoming Michigan community during their assignment.

Apply now to join a leading cardiac care team as a Charge RN / VAD Coordinator in Ann Arbor, MI. This role is ideal for experienced cardiac nurses, LVAD/VAD nurses, and travel RNs focused on heart failure care. To be considered, submit your active Michigan RN license, certifications (BLS, VAD-C if available), and two manager/supervisor references.

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