CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) - Travel Nursing Assignment in Upper Marlboro/Largo, Maryland

Experienced CVICU RN needed for a high-acuity travel nursing assignment in Upper Marlboro/Largo, MD, near the Washington, DC metro area. Join a fast-paced cardiovascular ICU team caring for adult and geriatric patients recovering from complex cardiac and thoracic procedures.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)
• Employment Type: Travel RN / Travel Nursing Job
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Start Date: 10/12/2026
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,290 - $2,410
• Schedule: Every other weekend required; holidays as scheduled
• Float: May be asked to float within the specialty and to IMC as needed
• Setting: High-acuity cardiac critical care unit with immediate post-op support
• Location: Upper Marlboro/Largo, MD 20774

Registered Nurse Job Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of recent CVICU or open heart critical care experience required
• First-time travelers may be considered with strong CVICU or open heart experience
• Active Maryland RN license or Compact RN license at the time of submission
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Comfortable caring for post-cardiac surgery patients and managing complex critical care needs
• Experience with Epic charting preferred
• Ability to work independently while thriving in a collaborative, fast-paced ICU environment
• Must be willing to float within scope as needed

CVICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide expert bedside care for immediate post-op cardiac surgery patients, including CABG and valve procedures
• Monitor and manage critically ill patients with diagnoses such as STEMI, NSTEMI, atrial fibrillation with RVR, cardiogenic shock, and vascular conditions
• Perform advanced cardiac critical care interventions, including titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Support ventilator management in collaboration with respiratory therapy
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, Swan Ganz catheters, IABP, Impella, FloTrac, CRRT, and related equipment
• Assist with chest tube care, blood product administration, and post-procedure monitoring
• Closely assess patients during the first 12 hours post-op, including 1:1 care when indicated
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary healthcare team to ensure safe, high-quality outcomes for every patient

Why Apply for This Maryland Nursing Job?

• Competitive weekly pay for a travel RN assignment
• Work in a respected cardiovascular ICU setting
• Convenient location near Washington, DC and surrounding Maryland communities
• Opportunity to strengthen critical care and cardiac surgery nursing skills

Apply now for this CVICU travel nursing opportunity in Upper Marlboro/Largo, Maryland, and join a healthcare team committed to exceptional critical care.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.