Travel CVICU Registered Nurse

Job DescriptionHonorVet Technologies is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Annapolis, Maryland.Job Description & RequirementsSpecialty: CVICUDiscipline: RNStart Date: ASAPDuration: 13 weeks36 hours per weekShift: 12 hours, days, nights, rotatingEmployment Type: TravelRegistered Nurse – CVICUFacility: Anne Arundel Medical CenterLocation: Annapolis, MDStart Date: 05/11/2026Duration: 13 WeeksShift: Night 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:00) / Day 3x12-Hour (07:00 - 19:00)Schedule: 3x12; Rotating Days/NightsCharting System: EpicFloat Required: Yes (to ICU and IMC as needed)Call Requirement: Not RequiredNote: Fast-paced CVICU; must have fresh open-heart experience; 4 weekend shifts per 4 weeksPosition Overview:The CVICU Registered Nurse provides specialized, high-acuity care to critically ill cardiac and surgical patients. The RN is responsible for managing post-operative cardiac cases, hemodynamic monitoring, and advanced life support interventions in a fast-paced cardiovascular intensive care environment.Job duties:Provide direct care to post-operative cardiac surgery patients including CABG, valve replacements, and aortic repairsMonitor and manage hemodynamic status using arterial lines, central lines, and pulmonary artery (Swan Ganz) cathetersCare for patients immediately post open-heart surgery (fresh hearts) including 1:1 monitoring during initial recoveryManage and titrate vasoactive and cardiac drips based on patient conditionOperate and monitor advanced equipment such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), CRRT, and ventilatorsAssess and manage ventilated patients including suctioning, ABG interpretation, and oxygen therapy (BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC)Administer blood products, IV sedation, and insulin infusions per protocolRecognize and respond to cardiac dysrhythmias and emergenciesProvide care for critically ill patients with conditions such as septic shock, MI, stroke, ARDS, renal failure, and post-surgical complicationsAssist with chest tube management and post-procedural cardiac interventionsMaintain strict infection control and isolation precautionsCollaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure optimal patient outcomesRequirements:Licensure: Active RN LicenseExperience: Minimum 2 years of recent, strong CVICU/CICU experience with fresh open-heart casesCertifications: BLS, ACLS required; NIHSS required; CALS preferredOther requirement: Must have experience in high-acuity cardiac ICU settings and be comfortable floating to ICU/IMCUnit Details:Unit: CVICU, 10014Patient Ratios: 1:2 (CVICU patients may be 1:1 for first 8–12 hours post-op)Patient Population: AdultsPatient Diagnoses: Post open-heart surgeries (CABG, valve, aortic repair), TAVR, septic shock, stroke, post MI, cardiac tamponade, renal failure, ARDS, DKA, vascular and GI surgeriesNumber of Beds: 6 CVICU beds within a 38-bed ICUDaily Census: 1–5 CVICU patients; 26 ICU patientsHonorVet Technologies Job ID #32208144. 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 - CVICUAbout HonorVet TechnologiesHonorVet Technologies: Pioneering Purpose, Empowering HeroesFounded in 2015, HonorVet Technologies stands as a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB), proudly certified by NaVOBA and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Our mission goes beyond staffing—we are committed to transforming lives by addressing the critical unemployment challenges faced by veterans.As a Joint Commission-certified clinical staffing agency, we deliver unmatched expertise in placing top-tier healthcare professionals—RNs, LPNs/LVNs, CNAs/CMAs, and NPs—across diverse facilities, including hospitals, clinics, rehabilitation centers, old-age homes, schools, correctional facilities, and more.At HonorVet, we don't just fill roles; we bridge gaps, uplift communities, and honor the ones who served.BenefitsVision benefitsLicense and certification reimbursementContinuing EducationMedical benefitsWellness and fitness programsDental benefitsGuaranteed HoursMileage reimbursementReferral bonusBereavementHoliday PaySick payRetention bonus