Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse
Baltimore, Maryland
University of Maryland Medical Center

Registered Nurse (CICU/CVICU) - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Baltimore, Maryland
Contract Length: 16 weeks
Shift: Nights, 3x12 hour shifts (19:00-07:30), every other weekend required
Start Date: 02/09/2026

Job Details

• Unit: Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CICU) / Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Patient Population: Adults and Geriatrics
• Patient Ratio: 1:1, up to 1:3 with stable, lower acuity patients
• Average Daily Census: 10 patients
• Number of Beds: 15
• Floating: Required within specialty and to lower acuity units as needed
• On-call: May be required (to be confirmed)
• Holidays: Required as scheduled

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• First-time travelers accepted if strong CVICU skills and experience demonstrated
• Prior travel experience: Not explicitly required

Licenses & Certifications Required

• Registered Nurse license in Maryland
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Institute)
• NIH Stroke Certification
• CCRN preferred but not required

Clinical Skills & Procedures

• Care for patients with diagnoses including:

  • Cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias (heart blocks, rhythm disruptions), myocardial infarction (MI), pulmonary hypertension (PH)
  • Advanced therapy workups: LVAD, heart transplants
  • Mechanical support devices: IABP, Impella
  • Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hypertensive urgency/emergency
• Procedures performed at bedside:

  • Central line and arterial line insertions
  • Bronchoscopy assistance
  • 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

Uniform

• Scrub color: Navy blue (pink for trauma assignments)
• Pediatric department: Navy blue scrub pants with child-friendly tops
• Undershirts: White short sleeve or navy long sleeve (pink if wearing pink scrubs)
• Business casual allowed in GOR department or case management (no jeans, no open-toe shoes, no sleeveless tops, no shorts)

Compliance & Documentation Requirements

• Background checks including 7-year criminal search, education verification, and various federal/state screenings
• Physical exam within 1 year of start, including Latex Allergy Questionnaire and TB screening
• Negative drug screen (9-panel) within 30 days prior to start
• Immunizations/vaccinations required or proof of immunity:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (if applicable)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Hepatitis B (positive titer or declination accepted)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines/boosters)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccine or approved exemption (medical/religious)
• COVID vaccine not required for this location but documentation collected for tracking
• Fit mask test within 1 year of start
• Two supervisory references within 1 year of start
• Employment application/resume within 30 days of start
• Verification of previous 5 years of work history

Competency Exams

• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Color blind testing (not required annually)
• General competency exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Age-specific competency exam (score ≥ 80%)
• Dysrhythmia/EKG competency exam (score ≥ 80%)

Additional Notes

• Epic Portfolio Training Test Out Form may be applicable for Epic users
• Badge photo required (passport style, white/beige background)
• Confidentiality agreement and dress code must be reviewed and signed prior to start
• Onboarding documents and compliance must be completed timely to meet start date requirements

This position offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for experienced CICU/CVICU RNs seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity adult cardiac care setting with advanced technology and procedures.