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

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Towson, Maryland
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 - 07:30)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Patient Census: 3-5 patients daily
• Unit Beds: 6
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Common Patient Diagnoses:

  • Post-op cardiac surgery (CABG, MVR, AVR)
  • Cardiac surgery re-admissions/ICU bounce-backs
  • Structural heart procedures (TAVR, mitral clips)
  • Pre-op patients on hospital intensivist list
  • STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock
  • Inari procedure
• Special Procedures/Unit Details:

  • Management of patients in first 6 hours post-op with multiple inotropic medications
  • Hemodynamic instability, extreme coagulopathy, open chest care
  • Use of OHS/Impella, ECMO (perfusionist on-site), CRRT (dialysis on-site), IABP
  • Floating to MSICU as needed
  • On-call required: 24-32 hours per rotating 8-week schedule
• Weekend/Holiday Requirements:

  • Every third weekend required
  • Holidays required as scheduled

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Maryland
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, updated annually
  • Education verification
  • State-specific exclusions list check (Maryland Medicaid Sanctioned Providers List) within 30 days of start
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol, updated annually
  • Immunizations or titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B
  • Seasonal flu vaccination 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 testing (N95) within 1 year of start
  • Tdap vaccine required if working with newborns or small children (not applicable here)
• References: Two supervisory references within 1 year of start (one must be a supervisor/manager)
• Employment History: Verification of previous 5-7 years of employment
• Facility-Specific Documents:

  • Signed job description prior to start
  • Photo for badge (passport style with solid background)
  • Confidentiality agreement signed prior to start
  • Respiratory protection questionnaire completed and signed by a medical professional
  • IT confidentiality agreement to be signed within 24 hours of receipt
  • Badge application to be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
  • Portfolio Epic training test out form (if applicable)

Additional Notes

• Floating to Medical-Surgical ICU (MSICU) may be required.
• On-call coverage is part of the schedule.
• Candidates must be prepared to manage complex post-op cardiac patients requiring advanced hemodynamic support and monitoring.
• Prior travel experience is not required; first-time travelers with CVICU experience are accepted.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiac ICU setting with advanced technology and a focused patient population. Candidates should be confident in managing critically ill cardiac patients and flexible with scheduling requirements including weekends, holidays, floating, and on-call duties.