Travel CVICU RN - $2,642 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring MD or Compact license, 2 years of CVICU experience, and rotating day/night shifts.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• Adult and geriatric patient population
• 15 beds with an average daily census of 10
• Patient ratios of 1:1, up to 1:3 for stable, lower acuity patients
• Common diagnoses include cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias, MI, PH, advanced therapy workups (LVAD, heart transplant), and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• Performs bedside central/A-line insertions, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, Swan/PA cath insertion, targeted temperature management, and CRRT
• Uses specialized equipment including Impella, VAD, IABP, CRRT, ventilators, cooling devices, and CCO monitors
• Rotating 3x12 day/night shifts (7:00-19:00 / 19:00-7:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating required within specialty to lower acuity units as needed
• On-call requirements may apply
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
• CPI certification required
• NIHSS certification preferred
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• First-time travelers with strong CVICU skill and experience will be considered
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
• Skilled in arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, IV therapy, and blood product administration
• Experience with ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and care of the ventilated patient
• Experience managing patients with AKI, CRRT/CVVHD, and renal complications
• Experience with cardiac drip titration, vasoactive drip titration, and dysrhythmia management
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care, IABP, Impella, and TAVR preferred
• Experience with epicardial pacing wire care, ECMO care, and nurse-driven ECMO protocols preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular patients requiring advanced hemodynamic monitoring and mechanical circulatory support
• Collaborate with a specialized cardiovascular critical care team
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Candidates must reside 50+ miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate unless locals are otherwise accepted
• Maximum of 7 days RTO may be requested, with additional restrictions if more than 4 consecutive days are requested
• One major holiday off during the winter season may be permitted depending on scheduling needs
• Returning travelers must have been away from the health system for at least 6 months before reapplying
• Former staff must wait 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Most contracts allow one extension, after which a 6-month break from the facility is required before returning
• Travelers are expected to float within scope with no restrictions and are prioritized for floating assignments
• First-time travelers with strong CVICU experience are welcome to apply

American Traveler Job ID #P-756504. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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