Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Washington, DC
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
5x8 hrs

Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse specializing in Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) coordination with this 13-week travel nursing assignment in Washington, DC (zip code 20010). Join a leading cardiovascular intensive care unit at a renowned medical center, providing expert care to adults with complex cardiac conditions. Washington, DC offers a vibrant urban lifestyle, rich history, and access to top museums, restaurants, and parks—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking new opportunities.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel CVICU RN – VAD Coordinator
• Location: Washington, DC 20010 (DC nursing jobs)
• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 11/24/2025 – End: 2/23/2026)
• Shifts: 5x8-hour shifts/week (Day: 08:00–16:30, Night: 17:00–08:00)
• Hours per Week: 40
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1970 - $2110
• Call: Weeknight and weekend call required (remote unless medically necessary)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU nursing experience (critical care nursing)
• Active DC RN license (pending accepted with proof; must have license before start)
• BLS certification required
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) experience required
• VAD Certification preferred (within 1.5 years)
• Travel nursing experience required
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred
• Two supervisor references required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

CVICU RN Responsibilities

• Coordinate monitoring and management of patients with ventricular assist devices (VADs) during procedures and operations
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to maintain VAD device inventory, tracking, and FDA recall response
• Provide patient education on VAD care in accordance with regulatory standards
• Take VAD call and assist with cardiac procedures as needed
• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with advanced heart failure and VADs
• Accurately document patient care and interventions using Cerner electronic health records

Take the next step in your cardiovascular nursing career with this exciting travel RN job in Washington, DC. Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and make a difference in the lives of cardiac patients!

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