Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,686 per week

Wellspring Nurse Source 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

Registered Nurse (RN) - CVICU

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in Cardiac Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) for a 13-week contract. The ideal candidate will possess strong clinical skills and experience in managing complex cardiac patients in a critical care environment.

Shifts

• Night Shift: 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00)
• Day Shift: 3x12-Hour (07:30 - 19:30)

Key Responsibilities

• Caring for critically ill cardiac patients requiring intensive monitoring and intervention.
• Administer medications and therapies as prescribed and monitor patients for response.
• Perform bedside procedures including central line and arterial line insertions, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, and Swan/PA catheter insertion.
• Utilize specialized equipment such as Impella, VAD, IABP, CRRT, and monitoring devices.
• Maintain effective communication with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
• Participate in targeted temperature management as needed.

Patient Demographics

This role involves caring for adult and geriatric patients with various cardiac conditions, including but not limited to:

• Cardiogenic shock
• Cardiac arrest
• Heart failure
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Myocardial infarction (MI)
• Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy

Qualifications

• Must have a valid RN license for the state.
• BLS and ACLS certification required.
• CPI and NIH certifications preferred.
• CCRN certification is a plus.
• A minimum of 2 years of experience in CVICU is required, though first-time travelers with strong CVICU experience will be considered.

Schedule Requirements

• Every other weekend commitment is required.
• Holidays may be required as per the schedule.
• Floating within the specialty may be required based on patient needs.

Work Environment

This position is based in a 15-bed Cardiac Intensive Care Unit with an average daily census of 10 patients. The nurse-to-patient ratio is typically 1:1, with up to 3 patients for those who are more stable and lower acuity.

Additional Information

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply to become a critical part of a high-functioning CVICU team, dedicated to providing exceptional care to patients facing complex cardiac challenges.

Wellspring Nurse Source Job ID #38098795. 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: RN CVICU

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