Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

American Traveler; Towson (MD); On-site; USD 104,000 - 116,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Health benefits

Job summary

American Traveler Staffing Professionals is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular ICU travel assignment in Towson, Maryland. Active MD or Compact RN license required with a minimum of 2 years CVICU experience.

You will work in a 6-bed CVICU with rotating night shifts (3x12hrs), 36 hours per week, and on-call duties. Candidates must have BLS/ACLS, CPI, and Epic EMR experience, with ICU post‑op open heart surgery exposure highly preferred.

Qualifications

• Active MD or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA)
• CPI certification required
• NIHSS, OCN, and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience
• Immediate post‑op open heart surgery experience
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• Experience with IV therapy, blood product administration, and port access/management
• Experience managing ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, and high‑flow nasal cannula
• Experience with ABG interpretation and respiratory failure management
• Experience with IABP, Impella, and ECMO patient care
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and renal failure management
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias
• Experience obtaining 12‑lead EKG/ECG
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Work in a 6-bed Cardiovascular ICU with an average daily census of 3-5 patients
• Rotating night shift schedule (3x12hrs, 19:00-07:30) with possible rotation to 11a-11p shifts based on unit needs
• 36 hours per week
• Every third weekend required, with additional weekend coverage possible based on unit needs
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating to the MSICU required as needed
• On-call responsibilities of 24-32 hours per rotating 6-week schedule
• Patient population includes post‑op cardiac surgery and related procedures
• Epic EMR used for charting and documentation

Skills

CVICU experience

RN license

BLS

ACLS

Epic EMR

Tools

Epic EMR

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Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Towson, Maryland

Assignment Overview

Overview

Be First to Apply

Posted 2+ weeks ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

10 weeks

Openings

2

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

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Description

American Traveler is seeking a Registered Nurse for a Cardiovascular ICU position requiring an active MD or Compact RN license and a minimum of 2 years of CVICU experience.

Details

• Work in a 6-bed Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit with an average daily census of 3-5 patients
• Rotating night shift schedule (3x12 hours, 19:00-07:30) with possible rotation to 11a-11p shifts based on unit needs
• 36 hours per week
• Every third weekend required, with additional weekend coverage possible based on unit needs
• Holiday coverage required as scheduled
• Floating to the MSICU required as needed
• On-call responsibilities of 24-32 hours per rotating 6-week schedule
• Patient population includes post‑op cardiac surgery (CABG, MVR, AVR), cardiac surgery readmissions, structural heart procedures (TAVR, mitral clips), STEMI/NSTEMI, cardiogenic shock, and Inari procedures
• Manages complex post‑op cases including patients on multiple inotropic medications, open chest, OHS/Impella, ECMO, CRRT, and IABP
• Epic EMR used

Requirements

• Active MD or Compact RN license required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required (AHA only)
• CPI certification required
• NIHSS, OCN, and TNCC certifications preferred
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience required
• Immediate post‑op open heart surgery experience required
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience with arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• Experience with IV therapy, blood product administration, and port access/management
• Experience managing ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, and high‑flow nasal cannula
• Experience with ABG interpretation and respiratory failure management
• Experience with IABP, Impella, and ECMO patient care
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and acute/chronic renal failure management
• Experience interpreting and managing dysrhythmias
• Experience obtaining 12‑lead EKG/ECG
• Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred

Additional Information

• First‑time travelers will be considered if they have CVICU experience
• Candidates must reside 50 or more miles from the facility to be eligible unless locals are otherwise accepted
• Maximum RTO request is 7 days; requests exceeding 4 consecutive days require an additional week added to the contract
• Former travelers must be away from the health system for at least 6 months before returning
• Former staff members must wait 12 months before returning as travelers
• Typically limited to one contract and one extension before a 6‑month break from the facility is required
• Compliance labs must be completed within 72 hours of contract signing
• Compliance documents due no later than 5 days prior to start date

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

$2,542/wk

Assignment Total (10 Weeks)

$25,420

Annual Equivalent (52 Weeks)

$132,184

Weekly Breakdown

Weekly Wages

$1,296/wk

Regular Hours

$36.00 x 36 hours/wk = $1,296

Weekly Stipends

$1,246/wk

Lodging

$110.00 x 7 days = $770

Meals & Incidentals

$68.00 x 7 days = $476

$2,542/wk

In compliance with state pay transparency laws, we disclose that the estimated weekly pay range for this role is $2,288 - $2,542. The $2,542 weekly pay listed in this posting, along with related figures, corresponds to the higher end of this range.

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$2,542/wk

Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Towson, Maryland

$2,542/wk

Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

Towson, Maryland

Assignment Overview

Overview

Be First to Apply

Posted 2+ weeks ago

Shift

Nights, 3x12hrs

Hours

36 hrs/wk

Start Date

Oct 5, 2026

Length

10 weeks

Openings

2

Actual start date is typically 3-4 weeks from time the offer is received. Start dates are determined based on facility needs and credentialing requirements.

Low

The facility has received few submissions so far. Be one of the first to apply — offer rates tend to be higher at this stage