Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,750 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Baltimore, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 15 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, rotating
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Rotating, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 15 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CVSICU) position requiring a background in post-op cardiac surgery recovery and proficiency with advanced hemodynamic support technologies.

Details

• 18-bed Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CVSICU) in a large academic hospital setting
• Patient population includes post-cardiac surgery, cardiac transplant, lung transplant, ventricular assist device (VAD) placement, and other complex cardiothoracic procedures
• Nurse-to-patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2
• Rotating AM/PM 12-hour shifts (7A/7P rotation), with straight PM shifts also considered
• Orientation is scheduled on the 2nd and 4th Monday of the month
• EMR: Epic (preferred, not required)
• 15-week contract

Requirements

• Active MD or Compact RN license currently in hand
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification preferred
• Critical Care Certification preferred
• Current experience recovering post-op cardiac surgery patients in an ICU setting required
• Experience in a dedicated Open-Heart Unit receiving patients directly from the OR required
• Proficiency with ventilator management, CRRT, Swan-Ganz catheters, epicardial wires/pacemakers, vasoactive drip titration, Level 1 IABP, and ECMO required
• Experience at a 500+ bed facility required
• SSN and DOB required for consideration
• One professional reference required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive ICU-level care to patients recovering from cardiac and thoracic surgeries, including transplants and VAD placements
• Local candidates are accepted at the same rate as travelers
• Candidates must be strong clinical matches for this high-acuity, large academic medical center environment

American Traveler Job ID #P-737124. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiovascular ICU

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