CVICU Registered Nurse
Largo, MD
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – CVICU (Maryland, Largo)

Position Details

• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (07:00 – 19:30)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Start Date: August 10, 2026
• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Patient Population / Diagnoses

• Cardiac Surgery: CABG, valve procedures, combined CABG/valve
• Coronary Artery Disease: STEMI, NSTEMI, Atrial Fibrillation with Rapid Ventricular Response, cardiogenic shock
• Vascular: peripheral bypasses, endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR)
• Thoracic: Video-assisted thoracoscopic surgery (VATS)

Job Requirements

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

Work Expectations

• Every other weekend required
• Holidays required as scheduled
• Floating required within the specialty, sister units, and lower acuity areas as needed

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID
• I-9 attestation and E-Verify compliance
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, SSN trace, nationwide and county searches, sex offender registry, OFAC, education verification, and Maryland State Exclusions List
• Physical exam within 1 year of start
• Negative 9-panel drug screen within 30 days prior to start (instant tests not accepted)
• Fit test within 1 year of start
• Immunizations or proof of immunity for: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted), Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if applicable)
• TB screening: Negative QGOLD or TSPOT within 1 year, or 2-step PPD as required; annual updates required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption for 2025-26 season
• 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 (attestation accepted if necessary)
• Photo for badge (passport-style with solid white/beige background)
• Signed job description and confidentiality agreement prior to start
• Completion of facility-specific forms including badge application and dress code review

Competency Requirements

• Medication/pharmacology competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Age-specific competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score ≥80%)
• Color blindness testing
• Other certifications as applicable per unit or specialty

Additional Notes

• Floating may include sister units and lower acuity areas within the specialty
• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out available for eligible candidates with recent Epic experience
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training may be required depending on unit assignment

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs seeking a travel contract opportunity with a focus on cardiac and vascular critical care.