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

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location

• Baltimore, Maryland

Contract Details

• Length: 16 weeks
• Start Date: June 8, 2026
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Shift: Rotating schedule every other week (3 nights followed by 3 days)

  • Night shift: 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
  • Day shift: 7:00 AM – 7:30 PM
• Hours per week: 36 hours

Unit and Patient Population

• Unit: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU/CVICU)
• Patient Age Group: Adults and Geriatrics
• Unit Size: 15 beds, average daily census of 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

Clinical Responsibilities and Procedures

• Bedside procedures: Central line and arterial line insertions, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, Swan-Ganz/PA catheter insertion, targeted temperature management, continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• Equipment used: Impella, ventricular assist devices (VAD), intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), CRRT machines, ventilators, cooling devices, continuous cardiac output (CCO) monitors
• Floating: Required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed
• On-call: May be required (to be confirmed)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Certification
• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification

Work Schedule Requirements

• Weekends: Every other weekend required
• Holidays: Required as scheduled

Uniform

• Scrub color: Navy blue (pink for trauma assignments; pediatric staff may wear child-friendly tops with navy blue pants)
• Dress code: No jeans, no open-toe shoes, no sleeveless tops, no shorts in certain departments

Health and Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
• Immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (declination accepted only for low/equivocal titers)
• Flu vaccine or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• Negative drug screen (9 or 10 panel plus fentanyl) within 30 days prior to start
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and Maryland State Exclusions List screening
• Confidentiality agreement and facility-specific documents must be signed prior to start
• Photo for badge required (passport-style with solid white/beige background)

Competency Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Age-specific competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Color blindness testing (not required for non-clinical roles)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac ICU with advanced therapies and devices, requiring strong critical care nursing skills and certifications. Rotating shifts and weekend/holiday coverage are mandatory. Compliance with extensive health, background, and competency requirements is essential.