WellSpan Health

RN - CVICU

WellSpan Health$116K *
Hospitals & Medical Centers
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Active RN license in DC and relevant certifications for CVICU care.
  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in critical care or CVICU nursing.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage acute cardiac patient care effectively.
  • Familiarity with Intra-aortic balloon pumps and external temporary pacemakers.
  • Strong communication and emotional support skills for patients and families.

Responsibilities

  • Monitor critically ill patients with primary cardiac diagnoses.
  • Manage and care for patients with advanced cardiac support devices.
  • Collaborate with the Cardiac Catheterization Lab for timely interventions.
  • Respond to cardiac and respiratory arrest situations in the facility.
  • Educate patients and families on post-treatment care and support needs.

Benefits

  • Travel nursing opportunities with flexible scheduling.
  • Comprehensive support from the healthcare team.
  • Potential for continuous training and professional development.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge cardiac care technology.
  • Strong emphasis on teamwork and patient-centered care.
Full Job Description
Details

Client Name
Medstar Washington Hospital Center
Job Type
Travel
Offering
Nursing
Profession
RN
Specialty
CVICU
Job ID
32597252
Job Title
RN - CVICU
Weekly Pay
$2235.0

Shift Details

Shift
5x8 Hour Rotation
Scheduled Hours
40

Job Order Details

Start Date
07/21/2025
End Date
10/20/2025
Duration
13 Week(s)

Job Description
CVICU registered nurses (RNs), specialize in cardiac care, in an adult critical care unit providing comprehensive care for critically ill patients with a primary cardiac diagnosis. The CVICU RN performs intense monitoring of patients and cares for those requiring Intra-aortic balloon pumps, external temporary pacemakers and continuous renal replacement therapy. The CVICU RN may also work closely with the Cardiac Catheterization Lab to assist in quick diagnosis and treatment of patients requiring percutaneous coronary intervention for ST elevation myocardial infarction. CVICU RN responsibilities may also include responding to all cardiac and respiratory arrests in the hospital, assisting with immediate treatment of these critically ill patients. CVICU nurses also provide emotional support for patients and their families as well as educating patients and their families on how to manage post-treatment home care needs. CVICU registered nurses (RNs), specialize in cardiac care, in an adult critical care unit providing comprehensive care for critically ill patients with a primary cardiac diagnosis. The CVICU RN performs intense monitoring of patients and cares for those requiring Intra-aortic balloon pumps, external temporary pacemakers and continuous renal replacement therapy. The CVICU RN may also work closely with the Cardiac Catheterization Lab to assist in quick diagnosis and treatment of patients requiring percutaneous coronary intervention for ST elevation myocardial infarction. CVICU RN responsibilities may also include responding to all cardiac and respiratory arrests in the hospital, assisting with immediate treatment of these critically ill patients. CVICU nurses also provide emotional support for patients and their families as well as educating patients and their families on how to manage post-treatment home care needs.

Client Details

Address
110 Irving Street, Northwest
City
Washington
State
DC
Zip Code
20010

About WellSpan Health

WellSpan Health is a non-profit healthcare system that provides services to patients in central Pennsylvania and northern Maryland. The system includes eight hospitals, over 19,000 employees, and more than 200 patient care locations. WellSpan Health offers a range of services, including primary care, specialty care, and hospital-based care. The system is committed to providing high-quality, affordable healthcare to the communities it serves. WellSpan Health was founded in 1998 through the merger of several local healthcare organizations.
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20,000 employees
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