Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 08/17/2026
- Duration: 15 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary:
The organization is seeking a registered nurse specialized in Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) in Baltimore, Maryland. This role involves providing care for patients recovering from cardiac surgical procedures within a dedicated Cardiovascular Surgical Intensive Care Unit. The candidate will participate in a dynamic, fast-paced environment focused on post-operative cardiac patient recovery.
Job Details:
- Schedule: Rotating shift; 12 hours per shift; minimum 36 hours per week; start date on 08/17/2026.
- Required Qualifications: RN license; Basic Life Support (BLS); current experience with recovery of post-op cardiac surgery patients in an ICU setting, including ventilation management, Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT), Swan-Ganz catheter, Epicardial wires/pacemakers, vasoactive drip titration, level 1 Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), and Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation (ECMO).
- Preferred Qualifications: Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS); Critical Care Certification; trauma course; Epic electronic health record system familiarity.
- Additional Information: The unit is an 18-bed facility providing care for patients undergoing cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, lung transplantation, ventricular assist device placement, and other complex procedures. Nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:1 or 1:2.
- Employment History Verification: Candidates who have previously worked in any capacity at any Johns Hopkins Health System facility must have been gone for at least one full year before applying as a traveler. Verification of prior employment at these facilities is required prior to offer.
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
Cross Country Job ID #1294171. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
About 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.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus