Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,515 per week

Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Towson, Maryland.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Summary:
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) Nights Towson, Maryland. This position involves providing specialized care to post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including those who have undergone procedures such as coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), mitral valve repair (MVR), and aortic valve replacement (AVR). The role requires immediate open heart post-operative experience and offers a dynamic, fast-paced environment centered on critical patient needs.

Job Details:

• Shift: Night shift, 3 days per week, 12 hours each shift (19:00-07:30), minimum of 36 hours per week
• Required Qualifications: Maryland RN license, BLS, CPI, ACLS certifications; 2 years of ICU experience, including direct care of open heart patients immediately post-op. Valid MD or Compact license required.
• Preferred Qualifications: NIHSS, OCN, PALS, prior experience with cardiac patient management, ECMO, Impella, or CRRT procedures, experience with Epic charting system, community hospital or LTAC experience preferred.
• Additional Information: The role includes supporting multidisciplinary teams such as respiratory, radiology, pharmacy, and social services. Candidates should be comfortable floating to Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit (MSICU) as needed. This position involves managing complex cardiac cases, including post-op open chest patients, and using specialized equipment like Intra-Aortic Balloon Pumps (IABP), ECMO, and Impella technologies.

Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:

• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits

Cross Country Job ID #1281475. 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: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular

About Cross Country Nurses

You care for others — we're here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It's about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we're with you every step of the way. Let's build your best life — one assignment at a time.

Benefits

• 401k retirement plan
• Referral bonus