Travel Nurse RN - CVICU - $2,786 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: 09/14/2026
• Duration: 17 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 17 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular Surgical ICU position requiring dedicated open-heart unit experience and ECMO/IABP skills.

Details

• Work in an 18-bed Cardiovascular Surgical ICU (CVSICU) within a hospital setting
• Care for patients recovering from cardiac surgery, cardiac transplantation, lung transplantation, ventricular assist device placement, and other complex procedures
• Nurse to patient ratio of 1:1 or 1:2
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM
• Shift options include AM/PM rotation or straight PM

Requirements

• Active RN license (MD state or Compact) currently in hand
• BLS certification required
• ACLS and Critical Care Certification preferred
• Current experience recovering post-op cardiac surgery patients in an ICU setting required
• Experience with ventilators, CRRT, Swan-Ganz catheters, epicardial wires/pacemakers, vasoactive drip titration, Level 1 IABP, and ECMO required
• Trauma course experience preferred
• EPIC EMR experience preferred
• Experience in a dedicated Open-Heart Unit receiving patients directly from the OR required
• Experience in a facility with 500+ bed count required

Additional Information

• Provide direct post-surgical recovery care for complex cardiac and lung transplant patients
• Orientation occurs on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month
• Accepts local candidates at the same pay rate

American Traveler Job ID #P-741779. 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

About American Traveler

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.