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

Immediate opening for a CVICU travel nurse in Washington, DC — 13-week contract for experienced cardiac ICU RNs (Washington, DC 20010).

Join a dynamic Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team in the heart of Washington, DC. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers advanced cardiac care experience, opportunities to work with mechanical circulatory support and ECMO, and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary critical care team. Ideal for CVICU RNs, cardiac ICU nurses, and experienced critical care travel nurses seeking Washington DC nursing jobs.

CVICU Travel Nurse Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,900 - $2,000
• Location: Washington, DC 20010 (Washington, DC)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per Week: 36
• Shift: Rotating Day/Night, 12-hour shifts; 3 shifts per week (06:30 - 19:00 & 19:00 - 06:30)
• Start Date: 6/8/2026 or 5/26/2026
• Patient Ratio: 2:1
• Unit Size: 32 beds, daily census 25-32

Job Requirements (CVICU RN / Cardiac ICU RN)

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU or Cardiac ICU experience
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Active DC RN license (pending accepted at submission; must be active prior to start)
• ACLS & BLS certifications required
• Must pass Relias EKG Rhythm Interpretation Exam (80% overall, 100% on lethal rhythms)
• Ability to float to ICU and IMC units as needed
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Availability for every other weekend and holidays as needed
• Two supervisor references required

Core Responsibilities (Critical Care Nurse / ICU RN)

• Provide expert care to adult and geriatric patients recovering from cardiac and major vascular surgeries
• Manage advanced cardiac devices and therapies: VAD, Cmag, CRRT, Swan-Ganz PA catheters, temporary pacing, IABP, ECMO
• Perform arterial line management, chest tube assistance, blood product administration, and ventilator management
• Interpret arterial blood gases and dysrhythmias; titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips per protocol
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including Physical Therapy, Respiratory Therapy, Pharmacy, and Social Services
• Maintain infection prevention protocols, isolation precautions, and unit safety standards
• Float to ICU and IMC units as required to support patient care
• Complete orientation and facility/unit-specific modules within one week of contract signing

This position is an excellent travel nursing job for experienced CVICU RNs and cardiac ICU nurses looking to expand clinical skills in a high-acuity urban medical center in Washington, DC. Apply now to join our healthcare team and advance your critical care nursing career in Washington, DC.

Apply now: Submit your CV and references to be considered for this CVICU travel nurse position in Washington, DC (zip 20010). Join our healthcare team today!

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