RN - CVICU

Cynet HealthStaff; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a CVICU/RN for a 13-week assignment in Baltimore, MD. The role features rotating day/night shifts, 12-hour shifts, and a typical daily census of around 10 patients with 1:1 to 3:1 staffing for high-acuity cases.

Active RN license and BLS/ACLS/CPI required; NIH listed; CCRN preferred. Must be able to float within CVICU and cover weekends/holidays as needed.

Qualifications

• 2 years CVICU experience required.
• Active RN license.
• BLS/ACLS/CPI required; NIH listed; CCRN preferred.
• Ability to float within specialty as needed.
• Available to work every other weekend and required holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide CVICU/CICU patient care with 1:1 to 3:1 staffing depending on acuity.
• Perform central line and arterial line insertions; assist bronchoscopy and chest tube insertions.
• Manage mechanical support devices when applicable (IABP, Impella) and assist with LVAD/heart transplant workups.
• Float to lower acuity units as needed; adhere to infection prevention and charting protocols.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team including PT,Resp, Pharmacy.
• Weekend work and on-call may be required.

Skills

CVICU experience

Floating to other units

Ventilated patient care

Education

Active RN license

BLS

ACLS

CPI

NIH

CCRN preferred

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

RN - CVICU

CICU/CVICU RN

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: CVICU

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Rotating day/night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: 2 years in CVICU required; first-time travelers with strong skills and experience in CVICU will be accepted.

License: Active RN state license

Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, NIH; CCRN preferred

Must-Have:

• Ability to float within specialty as needed
• Available to work every other weekend and required holidays

Description:CICU/CVICU RN position available with rotating day and night shifts.The average daily census is 10 patients, with a staffing ratio of 1:1 or up to 3 with stable, lower acuity patients.Common diagnoses include cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, and cardiac arrhythmias.Special procedures required include bedside central line and arterial line insertions, bronchoscopy, and chest tube insertions.Experience with mechanical support devices, including IABP and Impella, is preferred.The unit will also be involved in advanced therapy workups such as LVAD and heart transplants.Applicants should have skills in accessing and managing ports, blood product administration, and managing ventilated patients.This position requires familiarity with charting systems and adherence to infection prevention protocols.Candidates must be comfortable floating to lower acuity units as needed.Certified nursing staff will benefit from interdisciplinary support, including physical therapy, respiratory services, and pharmacy interactions.Weekend work and on-call requirements may be necessary based on unit needs.