Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Baltimore, MD

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Baltimore, MD
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 16 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Registered Nurse – CVICU

Location

Baltimore, MD

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | 16 Weeks | 3x12-Hour Rotating Nights/Days (19:00–07:30 / 07:00–19:30) | Every Other Weekend Required | Holidays Required as Scheduled

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a high-acuity cardiovascular ICU setting managing adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including cardiogenic shock, cardiac arrest, heart failure, MI, cardiac arrhythmias, pulmonary hypertension, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
• Manage and monitor patients on mechanical support devices including IABP, Impella, and VADsPatient ratios of 1:1, up to 1:3 for stable, lower-acuity patients within a 15-bed unit
• Assist with and monitor bedside procedures including central line and arterial line insertions, bronchoscopy, chest tube insertion, Swan/PA catheter insertion, and targeted temperature management
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including CRRT, ventilators, cooling devices, and CCO monitors
• Float within specialty and to ICU or lower-acuity areas as needed; holidays and every other weekend required as scheduled

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of CVICU or CICU experience; first-time travelers considered with strong CVICU background including IABP and Impella experience
• Active Maryland RN license or valid Compact license at time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications (AHA only)
• CPI certification required (Calm Every Storm online version accepted)
• Ability to float within specialty scope with no restrictions
• Permanent address must be 50 or more miles from facility location

Preferred Experience / Skills

• NIHSS certification
• CCRN certification
• Experience with advanced therapy workups including LVAD and heart transplant evaluations

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular ICU environment managing complex, high-acuity cases with advanced mechanical support and monitoring technology
• Gain experience with a diverse range of critical cardiovascular diagnoses and cutting-edge procedures in a dynamic clinical setting