Travel CVICU Registered Nurse
6 days ago
Upper Marlboro
Wellspring Nurse Source is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Upper Marlboro, Maryland. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: CVICU, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 09/22/2025, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Job Title: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN)**\nJob Summary:\n A CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) provides specialized care to critically ill patients recovering from cardiovascular surgeries, including open-heart surgery, coronary artery bypass grafts (CABG), valve replacements, and other cardiac-related procedures. CVICU RNs play a critical role in monitoring and managing patients’ cardiovascular status, providing advanced nursing care, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure optimal outcomes for patients with complex cardiac conditions. \n\nKey Responsibilities:\n\n • Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for critically ill patients recovering from cardiac surgical procedures, including post-operative care.\n, • Monitor and manage patients’ hemodynamic status, cardiac rhythms, and vital signs using advanced monitoring equipment.\n, • Administer medications, including vasoactive medications, inotropes, and sedatives, to maintain hemodynamic stability.\n, • Provide post-surgical care, including wound care, chest tube management, and monitoring for complications such as arrhythmias, heart failure, or infections.\n, • Collaborate with cardiac surgeons, intensivists, and multidisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.\n, • Educate patients and their families on post-operative care, medications, and discharge planning.\n, • Recognize and respond to life-threatening situations, initiating interventions such as resuscitation or advanced cardiac life support (ACLS).\n, • Manage mechanical cardiac support devices, such as intra-aortic balloon pumps (IABP), ventricular assist devices (VADs), and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT).\n, • Document patient care, treatments, and progress accurately, ensuring compliance with clinical standards and regulatory requirements.\n, • Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives, staff development, and educational activities related to critical care and cardiac care.\n, • Provide emotional support to patients and their families during the critical post-operative phase, addressing questions and concerns.\n\n\nQualifications:\n\n, • Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) preferred; Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) accepted.\n, • Licensure:\n\n, • Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.\n\n\n, • Certification:\n\n, • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.\n, • Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification required.\n, • Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) or Cardiac Surgery certification preferred.\n\n\n