Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job

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

Overview

Registered Nurse – CVICU

Burlington, Massachusetts, United States

Travel - Temporary Assignment

Start date: 11/23/2026

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 12-hour rotating (days/nights) — 3x12

Weekly pay: 2,628–2,772 USD per week

Guaranteed hours: 72 hours biweekly

Setting: Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (high-acuity clinical environment)

Employer: Healthforce Healthcare LLC

This assignment requires non-local travel and assignment-specific requirements as outlined in the job notes.

Key Highlights

• Weekly pay: 2,628–2,772 per week
• Guaranteed hours: 72 hours biweekly
• Contract duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour rotating, day/night
• Start date: 11/23/2026
• Unit: CTICU (CVICU) with high-acuity post-operative cardiac, lung and vascular patient care
• Travel assignment; non-local only; EPIC experience preferred; Level 1 trauma exposure desired
• Weekly orientation provided; travel experience required

Responsibilities

• Deliver direct patient care for adults in the CVICU, including post-cardiac surgery and high-acuity cardiothoracic patients
• Monitor hemodynamics, manage ventilators, and administer medications and blood products per physician orders and hospital protocols
• Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapy, perfusion, and other team members to develop and execute patient care plans
• Perform and document assessments, plan care, respond promptly to changes in patient condition, and participate in rounds and handoffs
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC) and adhere to evidence-based practice, infection control, and safety standards
• Provide family education, coordinate discharge planning, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives as needed

Requirements

• Current registered nurse license in Massachusetts (RN)
• Education: graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred; ADN acceptable)
• Experience: minimum 2–3 years of critical care with at least 2 years in CVICU/CTICU
• Certifications: ACLS and BLS (AHA)
• Technical: EPIC experience; ability to work in a Level 1 trauma-capable CVICU environment
• Additional: travel experience required; non-local candidate; 12-hour shifts; capable of functioning in a fast-paced, high-acuity unit
• Notes: CTICU requires strong critical-thinking skills; must be separated from BILH for 6+ months to be considered; CTICU background and 2 years in CVICU strongly preferred; on-call time not included in guaranteed hours

Benefits and Support

• 24/7 recruiter and travel support
• Dedicated support throughout the assignment
• Fast credentialing process
• Nationwide travel assignments
• Weekly orientation and onboardingExtension opportunities based on unit needs and performance

Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.