Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Towson, MD

Monitor and actively manage hemodynamic instability, cardiogenic shock, STEMI/NSTEMI, and patients on multiple inotropic medications during the first 6 hours post-op. Key Responsibilities Provide direct patient care in a cardiovascular ICU setting with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and an average daily census of 3–5 patients on a 6-bed unit.

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU

Location

Towson, MD

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 3x12-Hour Shifts (19:00–07:30) with potential rotation to 11:00–23:00 based on unit needs | 36 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a cardiovascular ICU setting with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio and an average daily census of 3–5 patients on a 6-bed unit
• Manage post-operative cardiac surgery patients including those recovering from CABG, valve replacements, TAVR, mitral clip procedures, and Inari procedures
• Monitor and actively manage hemodynamic instability, cardiogenic shock, STEMI/NSTEMI, and patients on multiple inotropic medications during the first 6 hours post-op
• Operate and monitor advanced cardiac support devices including IABP, Impella, ECMO, and CRRT in coordination with on-site perfusionist and dialysis teams
• Fulfill every-third-weekend requirement with potential for additional weekend coverage based on unit needs; work holidays as scheduled
• Float to MSICU as needed and fulfill 24–32 hours of on-call per rotating 6-week schedule

Required Qualifications

• Active Maryland RN license or active Compact RN license at time of submission
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required; first-time travelers with CVICU experience will be considered
• Current BLS certification (AHA only)
• Current ACLS certification (AHA only)
• Current CPI certification (Calm Every Storm online version is the only acceptable online vendor)

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIH Stroke Scale certification preferred
• OCN (Oncology Certified Nurse) certification preferred
• TCNN certification preferred

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU environment with exposure to advanced cardiac procedures and cutting-edge support technology
• First-time travelers with relevant CVICU experience are welcome, making this an excellent opportunity to launch a travel nursing career