CVICU RN
Abington, PA
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
3x12 hrs

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) Travel Nursing Job – Abington, Pennsylvania

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel nursing opportunity in Abington, PA, caring for critically ill adults after complex cardiac procedures, including open-heart surgery. This 13-week cardiovascular intensive care unit contract offers the opportunity to work with a collaborative interdisciplinary team in a 19-bed CVICU with an average daily census of approximately 15 patients. Located in a welcoming suburban community with convenient access to Philadelphia, Abington is an appealing destination for healthcare professionals seeking professional growth and regional exploration.

CVICU Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,250–$2,370
• Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Location: Abington, Pennsylvania
• Start Date: November 30, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks, ending March 1, 2027
• Schedule: Three 12-hour day shifts per week, approximately 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 on days, nights, and weekends
• Weekend Requirement: Every third weekend; approximately four weekend shifts during the contract
• Call Requirement: None indicated
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling; block scheduling is not available
• Orientation: Approximately 36 hours
• Charting: Epic
• Float Requirement: May float within scope to MICU or STU/NEU based on unit needs

CVICU Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse license and ability to meet Pennsylvania practice requirements
• At least 2 years of strong cardiovascular ICU or CVICU nursing experience
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Experience caring for adult patients after CABG, valve repair or replacement, cardiac catheterization, PCI, and other cardiac procedures
• Strong dysrhythmia interpretation and management skills, including 12-lead EKG/ECG interpretation
• Experience with multisystem organ dysfunction or failure, acute and chronic renal failure, and CRRT/CVVHD
• Demonstrated proficiency with cardiac and vasoactive drip titration, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, ventilator management, and blood product administration
• Experience with arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, CVP monitoring, and Swan-Ganz or pulmonary artery catheters
• Experience managing advanced cardiac support and critical care equipment, including ECMO, IABP, Impella, CRRT, temporary pacemakers, and mechanical ventilators
• Willingness to complete required onboarding, clinical assessment, health screening, background requirements, and facility compliance before the start date

CVICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill adult patients in a cardiovascular intensive care unit
• Care for patients with post-operative CABG, valve repair or replacement, aortic aneurysm or dissection, cardiogenic shock, acute myocardial infarction, acute heart failure, respiratory failure, and complex cardiac arrhythmias
• Manage patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support, including ECMO, IABP, and Impella therapy
• Perform continuous assessment, monitoring, and intervention for patients receiving mechanical ventilation, BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, continuous sedation, and neuromuscular blockade
• Titrate cardiac, vasoactive, insulin, sedation, and emergency medication infusions according to patient condition and established protocols
• Monitor arterial pressure, CVP, pulmonary artery pressures, cardiac rhythms, ABGs, intake and output, and urine output
• Provide care for temporary pacing wires, chest drainage systems, central and arterial lines, PICC lines, and other invasive devices
• Support pre- and post-cardiac catheterization and intervention care, post-PCI care, and immediate post-open-heart surgery recovery
• Administer blood products and prescribed therapies while maintaining appropriate isolation and safety precautions
• Collaborate with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV teams, rapid response services, physical therapy, radiology, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Float to comparable units within scope when needed to support safe patient care
• Document assessments, interventions, and outcomes accurately in Epic

Why Choose This Pennsylvania Travel Nursing Opportunity?

• Work in a specialized, high-acuity CVICU environment with exposure to advanced cardiac therapies and invasive monitoring
• Access supportive interdisciplinary resources, including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response, IV teams, and radiology
• Build valuable experience caring for complex post-cardiac surgery and mechanical circulatory support patients
• Enjoy the balance of a suburban Pennsylvania community with easy access to Philadelphia-area amenities and attractions

Apply now for this CVICU Registered Nurse travel contract in Abington, Pennsylvania, and advance your critical care nursing career in the Philadelphia area.

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.