Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 108,000 - 120,000; Full time

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Job summary

American Traveler is seeking an experienced CVICU RN for a travel assignment in Maryland. The role requires an active MD or Compact RN license and at least 2 years CVICU experience. You will work rotating 12-hour shifts in a 15-bed CVICU with patient ratios from 1:1 to 1:3 and floating across units as needed.

Starting Sep 28, 2026 for 13 weeks, with competitive pay, lodging and meal stipends, and comprehensive benefits. First-time travelers are welcome if CVICU skills are strong.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact)
• BLS, ACLS, CPI, NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years CVICU experience
• CCRN certification preferred
• Experience with arterial/central lines and blood products
• Ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring experience
• First-time travelers welcome with CVICU skills

Responsibilities

• Provide care for adult and geriatric CVICU patients
• Perform/assist with central/PICC line care and bedside procedures
• Titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Utilize EPIC EMR for patient documentation
• Float within CVICU as needed to cover staffing
• Maintain patient-to-nurse ratios as assigned

Skills

RN license MD/Compact

BLS

ACLS

CPI

NIHSS

CVICU experience 2y

CCRN preferred

Impella / VAD / IABP

CRRT

Tools

Impella

VAD

IABP

CRRT

Ventilators

CCO monitors

Job description

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Job ID: P-750172

Travel RN – Cardiovascular ICU

Assignment Overview

• Auto Offer
• Magnet Hospital
• Be first to apply.
• Posted 12 days ago
• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start date: Sep 28, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a CVICU position requiring an active MD or Compact license and at least 2 years of CVICU experience.

Details

• Work in the Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) of a hospital setting
• 15-bed unit with an average daily census of 10 patients
• Patient ratios range from 1:1 up to 1:3 for stable, lower acuity patients
• Adult and geriatric patient population with diagnoses including cardiogenic shock, heart failure, MI, arrhythmias, and advanced cardiac therapies
• Performs and assists with bedside central/A-line insertions, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, Swan/PA cath insertion, targeted temperature management, and CRRT
• Uses specialized equipment including Impella, VAD, IABP, CRRT, ventilators, cooling devices, and CCO monitors
• Rotating day/night shifts, 3x12-hour schedule (07:00-19:30 or 19:00-07:30), 36 hours per week
• Every other weekend required
• Floating required within specialty to lower acuity units as needed
• On-call requirements to be confirmed with facility
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) required at time of consideration
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI, NIHSS (AHA-issued BLS/ACLS)
• CCRN certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Teaching hospital, community hospital, and Trauma Level I/II experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with ACT, PT/PTT, INR, and isolation precautions/PPE
• Renal care experience including CRRT/CVVHD and AKI management preferredRespiratory skills including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, and chest tube assistance required
• Cardiovascular specialty skills including IABP, Impella, CABG, TAVR, and epicardial pacing wire care preferred
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips required
• Comfortable administering continuous IV sedation and emergency medications
• First-time travelers accepted if they demonstrate strong CVICU skill and experience

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex cardiovascular patients, including those on mechanical circulatory support and advanced therapies
• Navy blue scrubs required
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Travelers are expected to float within their specialty with no restrictions
• Must reside 50+ miles from the facility to qualify for travel rate unless otherwise stated
• Returning staff must be separated from the health system for at least 12 months before returning as a traveler
• Returning travelers must have a 6-month break from the system before starting a new assignment
• Maximum 7 days of requested time off, with additional week required on the back end for requests longer than 4 consecutive days
• First-time travelers welcome to apply

These details are based on information provided by the facility and may include inaccuracies or be subject to updates. Please verify all details with your recruiter.

Pay

• Overview: $2,642/wk
• Assignment Total (13 Weeks): $34,346
• Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks): $137,384
• Weekly Wages: $1,116/wk
• Regular Hours: $31.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,116
• Weekly Stipends: $1,526/wk
• Lodging: $150.00 x 7 days = $1,050
• Meals & Incidentals: $68.00 x 7 days = $476

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,378 - $2,642. The $2,642 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

Facility details are only available for registered travelers.

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• 401k with match
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