CCU Registered Nurse
Baltimore, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse - Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 - 07:30)
Start Date: June 8, 2026

Unit & Patient Population

• Adult and Geriatric patients
• 15-bed unit, average daily census ~10
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:1, up to 1:3 with stable, lower acuity patients
• Common diagnoses: cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias (including heart blocks), myocardial infarction, pulmonary hypertension, advanced therapy workups (LVAD, heart transplants), mechanical support devices (IABP, Impella), hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hypertensive urgency/emergency

Job Description & Responsibilities

• Work in Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU/CVICU)
• Night shift coverage with weekend and holiday requirements (every other weekend and holidays as scheduled)
• Floating within specialty and occasionally to ICU or lower acuity units as needed
• Bedside procedures including central line and arterial line insertions, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, Swan-Ganz/PA catheter insertion, targeted temperature management, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• Use of specialized equipment: Impella, ventricular assist devices (VAD), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), CRRT machines, ventilators, cooling devices, and continuous cardiac output (CCO) monitors
• Scrub color: Navy blue

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Coronary Care Unit (CCU) experience, including CVICU experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Certifications: BLS and ACLS issued by the American Heart Association, and CPI

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and Maryland State Exclusions List
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations:

  • Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption (2025-26 season)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella: positive titer or vaccination proof required
  • Hepatitis B: positive titer or declination accepted (series not accepted)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap as applicable
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel plus Fentanyl depending on facility) within 30 days prior to start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume completed within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of work history

Competency Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (score ≥80%) within 1 year of start
• Age-specific competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score ≥80%) for RN specialties
• Color blindness testing (not required for non-clinical roles)

Additional Notes

• On-call shifts are not scheduled or required
• Candidate must sign facility-specific job description, confidentiality agreement, dress code acknowledgment, and other required documents prior to start
• Passport-style photo with solid white or beige background required for badge
• Facility enforces specific dress code and uniform color guidelines (navy blue scrubs; pink for trauma; pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops with navy blue pants)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac critical care environment with advanced cardiac support devices and procedures, requiring strong critical care nursing skills and certifications.