Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit - $2,420 per week in Baltimore, MD

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Baltimore, MD
Agency: Prime Staffing
Pay: $2,420 per week
Shift Information: Rotating - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
Start Date: 8/10/2026

About the Position

ID: 64181058 Shift: Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:30); Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00) Description: CICU/CVICU RN - Rotating N/D - 36H; EOW2YR experience required; will accept first-time travelers with strong skill/experience in CVICU, including IABP & Impella experienceStart Date: 08/17/26Contract length: 16 weeksShift/Hours: 3x12 Rotating Night/Days (19:00-07:30 / 07:00-19:30)License/certs required: RN MD state license, BLS, ACLS, and CPI required. NIHSS and CCRN preferredPatient Age Group: Adults/Geriatrics# of rooms/beds: 15Avg. Daily Census: 10Ratio: 1:1, up to 3 with stable, lower acuity patientsCommon Diagnoses: Cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, cardiac arrhythmias (including heart blocks, other rhythm disruptions), MI, PH, advanced therapy workups (LVAD, heart transplants), mechanical support devices (including IABP, Impella), Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, hypertensive urgency/emergencySpecial Procedure/Unit Details: Bedside central/A-line insertions, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, Swan/PA cath insertion, Targeted temperature management, CRRTSpecial Equipment: Impella, VAD, IABP, CRRT, Vent, Cooling Device, CCO MonitorScrub Color: Navy blueWeekends: every other weekend requiredHolidays: required as they fall, as scheduledFloating: required within the specialty, lower acuity's as needed. occasionally to ICU and lower acuity's as neededOn-call: scheduled on-call shifts not requiredPotential Backfill - M. Poer Modified 7:00:00 AM Account Manager: Kelly Tynes Account Manager Email: COVID-19 Vaccine: Not Required Flu Vaccine: Required - No Exemptions Job Requirements & Qualifications Previous Charge Experience : Preferred Years of Experience : 2 Patient Ratio Experience : 1-3 Charting System Experience : Required Charting System Name : Epic Community Hospital Experience : Preferred LTAC Experience : - Trauma Level I Experience : Preferred Trauma Level II Experience : Preferred Travel Experience Required : - Certifications : ACLS, BLS, CPI, NIHSS*, CCRN*Skills : Accessing/Managing Ports, Activated Clotting Time (ACT), Acute Kidney Injury, Administration of chemotherapy*, Arterial line management, Assist with Chest Tube Insertion/Removal, BiPAP/CPAP management, Blood Product Administration, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU), Care of the patient on ECMO*, Care of Ventilated Patient, Central line care/management, Central Venous Pressure Monitoring (CVP)*, Chronic/Acute Renal failure, Continuous IV paralytics/Neuromuscular blockade*, Continuous IV sedation, Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG), CVA/Acute Stroke management, CVVHD/CRRT, Emergency Medications, Epicardial Pacing Wire Care and Management*, FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring*, Fresh tracheostomy*, High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC), Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, ICP monitoring*, Impella, Infection Prevention, INR, Intake and Output monitoring, Interpretation of Arterial Blood Gases (ABGs), Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP), Isolation Precautions/PPE, IV insulin protocols, Management of dysrhythmias, Management of high-output drains, Management of patient with multisystem organ dysfunction/failure, Massive transfusion protocol, Medical Intensive Care Unit, Monitoring for abdominal compartment syndrome, Nurse driven ECMO protocols*, Obtain 12 lead EKG/ECG, Phlebotomy, PICC line management, Post Cardiac Surgery (directly from the OR)*, Post Cardiac Surgery (Not directly from the OR), Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention, Pre/Post Hemodialysis Management, Procedural Sedation Administration/Monitoring, PT/PTT, Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring, Pulmonary edema, Pulmonary embolism, Respiratory failure, Sheath Removal*, Shunts/Fistula Care, Starting and maintaining IVs, Suctioning (ETT, NT), Surgical Intensive Care Unit*, Thermoregulation: hypothermia/hyperthermia, Titrate Cardiac drips, Titrate Vasoactive drips, TPN/Lipids, Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Trauma Intensive Care Unit*, Urine output assessment, Valve Repair/Replacement*, Ventilator Management, Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD/RVAD) Unit Details Staffing & Scheduling Scheduling Type : Other Patient Ratios Days : - Patient Ratios Nights : - Patient Ratios Weekends : - Float Required : occasionally to ICU, Cardiac PCU, and lower acuity's as needed Call Required : - Weekend Coverage : - Number of Weekend Shifts Per Contract : - Pre-Approved Time Off : one Orientation Hours : 24 Facility & Patient Care Details Patient Age Groups : Adults, Geriatrics Daily Census : 10 Number of Visits Per Day : - Number of Rooms : 15 Number of Beds : 15 Additional Unit Information Interdisciplinary Support : Physical Therapy, Respiratory Services, Interpretation Services, Phlebotomy, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, Unit Secretary Patient Diagnoses : Cardiogenic Shock Cardiac Arrest Heart Failure Cardiac Arrhythmias, Heart Blocks, and other Rhythm Disturbances Myocardial Infarction Pulmonary Hypertension (PH) Advanced Therapy Workups - LVAD and Heart Transplant Mechanical Support devices such as IABP, Impella Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Hypertensive Urgency/EmergencyResponsive on STEMI Team Call coverage - floating to STEMI Cath Lab Special Procedures/Unit Details : bedside line insertion, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, intubation, Swan/PA cath insertion, targeted temperature management, CRRT Special Equipment : Impella, VAD, IABP, CRRT, Vent, Cooling Device, CCO Monitor #Tier2 Travel Compliance UMMS Policies: Local Rule : Unless job specifically says locals accepted , locals under 50 miles are not accepted (perm address 50+ miles from the hospital address). RTO: Max 7 days can be requested. If more than 4 consecutive days, an additional week must be added on to the back end on new contracts. Holiday RTO : Most locations and units will allow for one major holiday off during the winter season, refer to the individual job posting for specifics. Auto Offer Units: The candidate must accept without an interview. Scheduling Requests : Schedule restrictions cannot be requested or guaranteed. Float : Candidates must be comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions or special requests - travelers are first to float. Return Traveler Policy : Note if return traveler, typically candidate must be away for at least 6 months from the system after completion of assignment. Return Staff Policy : Note if the traveler was formerly staff within health system. All former staff must be gone for 12 months before they can return as a traveler. Extensions: Most locations will allow for one contract and one extension and then the traveler must take a 6-month break before they can return to that facility/unit. Exceptions are rare. Certs/License Requirements: RN License: Must have an active MD or Compact License at time of submission Certifications: CPI Certificate Most units will require the CPI certification as part of compliance. The Calm Every Storm online version is currently the only acceptable online vendor. BLS/ACLS/PALS - AHA ONLY NRP NRP or AAP accepted Compliance: Onboarding: Travelers are required to go in for their labs within 72 hours of signing their contract Deadline : Compliance document deadline is 5 days prior to start. Modules : Modules are non-billable, factored in NBO Submittal Details: #Tier2 Travel ComplianceUMMS Rule: Unless job specifically says locals accepted, locals under 50 miles are not accepted (perm address 50+ miles from the hospital address).RTO: Max 7 days can be requested. If more than 4 consecutive days, an additional week must be added on to the back end on new contracts.Holiday RTO: Most locations and units will allow for one major holiday off during the winter season, refer to the individual job posting for specifics.Auto Offer Units: The candidate must accept without an interview.Scheduling Requests: Schedule restrictions cannot be requested or guaranteed.Float: Candidates must be comfortable floating within scope with no restrictions or special requests - travelers are first to float.Return Traveler Policy: Note if return traveler, typically candidate must be away for at least 6 months from the system after completion of assignment.Return Staff Policy: Note if the traveler was formerly staff within health system. All former staff must be gone for 12 months before they can return as a traveler.Extensions: Most locations will allow for one contract and one extension and then the traveler must take a 6-month break before they can return to that facility/unit. Exceptions are rare.Certs/License Requirements:RN License: Must have an active MD or Compact License at time of Certificate Most units will require the CPI certification as part of compliance. The Calm Every Storm online version is currently the only acceptable online - AHA ONLYNRP NRP or AAP : Travelers are required to go in for their labs within 72 hours of signing their contractDeadline: Compliance document deadline is 5 days prior to start.Modules: Modules are non-billable, factored in NBO Guaranteed Hours: Contract

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• RN – Cardiovascular ICU A