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

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Start Date: August 3, 2026
Shift: Rotating Night/Day, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00-07:30 / 07:00-19:30)
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 ~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
• Special treatments: 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

Schedule and Work Requirements

• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend required
• Holidays: Required as scheduled
• Floating: Required within specialty and occasionally to ICU or lower acuity units as needed
• On-call: No scheduled on-call shifts required

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)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification
• Experience with intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP)
• Experience with Impella devices

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Background Checks: 7-year criminal history within 30 days of start, including SSN trace, nationwide and county searches, sex offender registry, OFAC, education verification
• Drug Testing: Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Health Screenings:

  • Physical exam within 1 year of start
  • Fit mask test within 1 year of start
  • Immunizations and titers: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or vaccination/declination as applicable)
  • Tuberculosis screening: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year or 2-step PPD testing, updated annually
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption required during flu season
• References: Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment Verification: Previous 5 years of work history verification required
• State Exclusion List: Must confirm not listed on Maryland Medicaid Sanctioned Providers List within 30 days of start

Uniform and Appearance

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

Additional Notes

• Candidates must sign job description and confidentiality agreements prior to start
• Facility-specific training and competency exams required as applicable (medication, dysrhythmia/EKG, age-specific competencies)
• Portfolio Epic training test-out option available for eligible candidates

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiac critical care environment with advanced technology and specialized patient care.