Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Baltimore, MD
Cross Country Nurses
3x12 hrs
Referral Bonus
$2,695/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration17 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus
Description
Job Summary:
Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular in Baltimore, Maryland. The position involves caring for patients recovering from cardiac surgery, heart and lung transplants, ventricular assist devices, and other complex procedures within a dedicated cardiovascular surgical intensive care unit. The role requires experience in post-operative cardiac patient recovery and a strong understanding of advanced cardiovascular support techniques.
Job Details:
- Location: Baltimore, Maryland
- Shift: Rotating shifts, with a schedule of 12 hours per shift, minimum 36 hours per week
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Required Qualifications: RN license; BLS; current experience with recovery of post-operative cardiac surgery patients in an ICU setting, including ventilator management, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Swan-Ganz catheters, epicardial wires/pacemakers, vasoactive medication titration, level 1 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).
- Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Critical Care Certification; trauma course; Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system proficiency.
- Nurse/Patient Ratio: 1:1 or 1:2
- Previous Employment with the Healthcare Provider System: If a candidate has previously worked in any capacity for any facilities within the health system, this must be noted on the coversheet and in the work history. It is essential to verify prior employment before an offer is extended. Applicants must be off from any system facility for at least one full year before applying as a traveler.
- Additional Information: The 18-bed unit provides specialized care for post-cardiac surgery, transplant, and complex procedure patients, requiring highly skilled ICU nursing support. Orientation dates are scheduled for the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Employer
Cross Country Nurses
11 nurses recommend working with Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Baltimore, MD
About
Located midway between the North and the South, Baltimore is one of the oldest cities in the U.S. and the nation's capital for a short time during the Revolutionary War. It was here, at Fort McHenry, where Francis Scott Key saw the American flag flying overhead, inspiring him to pen The Star-Spangled Banner. Discover America’s history, from gilded-age mansions and national historic trails to the Edgar Allan Poe House and Fort McHenry National Monument. The Inner Harbor is one of the most popular areas, housing museums, restaurants, nightlife hotspots and one of the city's top attractions, the National Aquarium. It hosts some 660 animal species, including Bottlenose dolphins and puffins. This area also boasts many shopping and dining venues, and from here, you can catch a water taxi for a fun and different way to see the sites.
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