Travel Nurse

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 04/27/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel RN | CVICU / Cardiac ICU | Washington, DC (20010)

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU in Washington, DC (20010). 13-week travel assignment at a top-ranked heart & vascular teaching hospital. Minimum 2 years ICU/CVICU experience; ACLS/BLS required. Apply now for this Washington DC nursing job.

Join a dynamic team as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in the heart of Washington, DC — a vibrant city known for its rich history, diverse culture, and world-class museums. This travel nursing opportunity places you in a leading teaching hospital and one of the nation's top 50 heart and vascular centers, providing advanced cardiac critical care experience as a CVICU / Cardiac ICU nurse.

Key Details

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Travel RN / Critical Care Nurse
• Location: Washington, DC 20010 (Washington DC nursing jobs, DC travel nurse)
• Unit: 2NE CCU CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)
• Assignment Type: Travel – 13 weeks
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Shifts: 12-hour rotating shifts; 3 shifts per week (Day: 7:00am–7:30pm / Night: 7:00pm–7:30am); rotation every 2–4 weeks; night shift preference possible; weekend shifts required every other weekend
• Hours per Week: 36 or 48
• Patient Ratio: 1:2 (Cardiac ICU ratio)
• Charting: Cerner (electronic health record experience preferred)
• Estimated Weekly Salary Range: $1900-$2000

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years recent ICU / CVICU / Cardiac ICU experience required (critical care RN)
• Active DC RN license required (pending accepted with proof; must be in hand before start date)
• Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
• Previous travel nursing experience required
• Candidates must pass the Relias EKG competency exam with at least an 80% overall score and 100% on lethal rhythms prior to start
• Flexibility to rotate between day and night shifts and float to other ICU or IMC units as needed
• Strong clinical skills: 12?lead EKG interpretation, arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, ventilator management, infection prevention, isolation precautions, phlebotomy
• Experience with advanced cardiac devices (IABP, Impella, LVAD), CRRT, and other advanced therapies highly desirable

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill adult and geriatric patients with complex cardiac conditions, including advanced heart failure, post-cardiac arrest, myocardial infarction, and post-interventional cardiology procedures
• Monitor and manage life-supporting devices and complex medications for patients in cardiogenic shock, awaiting transplant, or recovering from major cardiac interventions
• Perform and interpret 12?lead EKGs, manage arterial and central lines, administer blood products, and titrate cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Manage ventilators and collaborate with respiratory therapy for optimal ventilator care (ventilator management experience required)
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, respiratory therapy, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams to ensure coordinated cardiac critical care
• Float to other ICU or IMC units as required while maintaining high standards of care across assignments
• Adhere to infection prevention protocols and strict isolation precautions
• Participate in ongoing education and device certification opportunities throughout the contract
• Document all care accurately and timely in the Cerner electronic health record system

Why Join

• Work in a nationally recognized heart & vascular center and gain advanced cardiac ICU experience
• Opportunity for professional growth, device training, and interdisciplinary collaboration
• Experience Washington, DC — world-class museums, dining, and neighborhoods while advancing your travel nursing career

Ready to take the next step in your critical care nursing career? Apply now to join our healthcare team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) in Washington, DC. Submit your resume and certifications today to be considered for this CVICU travel nursing assignment. Join our healthcare team today and make an impact in one of the nation’s premier cardiac intensive care units.

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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.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #464591. 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: ICU

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