Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Largo, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Job Summary: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Largo, Maryland
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Work Schedule & Requirements

• 3 shifts of 12 hours each, nights
• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty, sister units, and lower acuity areas as needed

Experience & Certifications

• Specialty: Registered Nurse with Cardiovascular ICU/Open Heart experience
• Required Specialty Experience: Minimum 2+ years in CVICU/open heart
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required; first-time travelers with extensive experience considered
• Certifications Required:

  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• I9 or Attestation
• Government Issued Photo ID
• Background Checks including:

  • 7-year criminal search within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • SSN Trace, Counties, Nationwide, Sex Offender, OFAC
  • Education Verification
  • Maryland State Exclusions List (Medicaid Sanctioned Providers List) within 30 days of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 30 days of start
• Education Verification for highest level of education
• Physical Exam within 1 year of start (including Latex Screen)
• Fit Test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations and Titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for units working with children)
  • Negative TB test or Chest X-Ray (updated annually)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccination/declination as applicable)
• Drug Testing: Negative 9 Panel Drug Screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Flu Seasonal Vaccination or Medical/Religious exemption required during flu season
• COVID vaccine not required for this location, but documentation collected for tracking

Competency & Training Requirements

• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Color Blind Testing (required for all candidates)
• Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Age Specific Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG Competency Exam (score 80% or higher)
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training as applicable
• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out Form (time sensitive; may test out of Epic training if eligible)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Photo for badge (passport style with solid white/beige background)
• Signed job description prior to start
• Badge application within 72 hours of signing contract
• Confidentiality Agreement signed prior to start
• Dress Code reviewed prior to start
• Latex Allergy Questionnaire completed by all candidates
• References: Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment Application/Resume completed within 30 days of start
• Work History Verification for previous 5 years (attestation accepted if necessary)

This position is suitable for experienced CVICU/open heart RNs, including first-time travelers with the required specialty experience. The role requires night shifts, weekend and holiday coverage, and flexibility to float within related units.