CVICU RN
Baltimore, MD
ARMStaffing
3x12 hrs, Rotating

Quick Look

ARMStaffing is looking for a Registered Nurse, Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (Rotating Night/Day Shift) in Baltimore, Maryland.

Location

Baltimore, MD

Assignment Duration

This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule/Shift

Rotating Night/Day Shift (19:00-07:30 / 07:00-19:30). Will consider 3x12 or 4x12 shifts. Every other weekend and holiday coverage is required as scheduled. On-call shifts are not required.

Job Description

This position involves providing critical care to adult and geriatric patients in the Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU). The role includes managing patients with conditions such as cardiogenic shock, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, and more. Nurses will perform various procedures, including bedside central line insertions, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertions, and targeted temperature management. The work environment supports a low patient-to-nurse ratio for optimal care.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor critically ill patients with cardiac conditions.
• Administer medications and treatments as per protocols.
• Perform high-acuity procedures such as intubation, central line insertions, and management of mechanical support devices.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary teams, including physical therapy and respiratory services.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and utilize the Epic charting system.

Required Experience

A minimum of 2 years of experience in a Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) setting is required. First-time travelers with strong CVICU experience, including IABP and Impella management, will be considered.

Certifications/Licensure

• Active RN license in Maryland or Compact state
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CPI certification required
• NIHSS and CCRN certifications preferred

About ARMStaffing

Founded in 2011 and a member of the ARGroup, LLC, ARMStaffing connects dedicated nurses and allied health professionals with the facilities that need them most. As three-time winners of the Top Workplaces Award and named to SIA’s Largest Staffing Firms in the U.S., we’ve built a reputation on more than just placements — we’ve built it on relationships.

As a trusted partner to hospitals, rehab centers, and long-term care facilities across the country, we take pride in helping clinicians grow rewarding careers while supporting the organizations that rely on their skills.