Travel CVICU RN - $2,493 per week
Specialty: CVICU | Discipline: RN | Start Date: 09/14/2026 | Duration: 13 weeks | 36 hours per week
About the Role
This is a 13-week travel contract position for a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) providing care for adult and geriatric patients immediately post-operative from cardiac surgery, including CABG and valve procedures. The role involves intensive monitoring and management of patients on ventilators and other advanced interventions.
Schedule
- 3x12-hour day shifts (07:30 to 20:00)
Responsibilities
- Deliver immediate post-op care for cardiac surgery patients
- Manage ventilation and respiratory therapy
- Utilize advanced monitoring techniques (Flo Trac, CRRT, IABP, Impella)
- Perform artery management (fem stop, TR bands)
- Maintain a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:2 in CVICU and 1:3 if floated to IMC
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of experience in CVICU (2+ years preferred for first-time travelers)
- Current RN license from Maryland or Compact State
- BLS and ACLS certifications (required)
- NIH certification (preferred)
- Previous charge nurse experience (preferred)
Benefits
- Health benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
- Onboarding support: Physicals, titers, and other requirements handled for you
- Clinical support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
- 401k Retirement Plan: 4% match with 5% contribution (eligible after waiting period)
- Recruiter matching: Paired with a recruiter based on location and specialty
- Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more
About ARMStaffing
Allied Resources Medical Staffing (ARMStaffing) places qualified medical professionals in local and travel contract, temp-to-perm, per diem, and direct-hire positions. With over 15 years of experience, ARMStaffing serves every segment of the healthcare market, including RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and Allied Health Professionals. The company is recognized for its dedication to clients and employees, earning accolades such as:
- SIA’s Top-50 Fastest Growing Healthcare Staffing Firms (2019)
- SIA’s Largest Healthcare Staffing Agencies in the U.S. (2023)
- Top Workplace in the Lehigh Valley (2022, 2023)
- The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval for healthcare staffing