Travel CVICU RN - High-Acuity Cardiac ICU

HealthForce Healthcare; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 126,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 recruiter and travel support

Dedicated assignment support

Fast credentialing process

Nationwide travel assignments

Weekly orientation and onboarding

Job summary

Healthforce Healthcare LLC in Burlington, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the CVICU travel assignment. This 13-week contract features 72 hours biweekly with 12-hour rotating day/night shifts, starting 11/23/2026.

Responsibilities include direct care for post-cardiac and high-acuity patients, EPIC charting, and collaboration with surgeons and ICU staff. Requires MA RN license, CVICU experience, ACLS/BLS, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Current registered nurse license in Massachusetts (RN).
• BSN preferred; ADN acceptable.
• Minimum 2–3 years of critical care with at least 2 years in CVICU/CTICU.
• ACLS and BLS certifications required.
• EPIC experience; Level 1 trauma-capable CVICU environment.
• Travel experience required; non-local candidate; 12-hour shifts in a fast-paced unit.

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care for adults in the CVICU, including post-cardiac surgery and high-acuity patients.
• Monitor hemodynamics, manage ventilators, and administer medications and blood products per orders.
• Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapy, perfusion, and other team members to develop care plans.
• Perform assessments, plan care, respond to changes, and participate in rounds and handoffs.
• Document in EPIC and adhere to infection control and safety standards.
• Provide family education, coordinate discharge planning, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives.

Skills

Critical care experience

CVICU/CTICU experience

ACLS certification

BLS certification

EPIC experience

Education

BSN preferred; ADN acceptable

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Healthforce Healthcare LLC in Burlington, MA is seeking a Registered Nurse for the CVICU travel assignment. This 13-week contract features 72 hours biweekly with 12-hour rotating day/night shifts, starting 11/23/2026.

Responsibilities include direct care for post-cardiac and high-acuity patients, EPIC charting, and collaboration with surgeons and ICU staff. Requires MA RN license, CVICU experience, ACLS/BLS, and travel readiness.