Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit

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

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

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – CVICU | Washington, DC (20010) | 13-week Contract

Travel ICU RN needed in Washington, DC — 13-week CVICU contract. Must have 2+ years of recent ICU/CVICU experience and prior travel nursing experience. Join a top cardiovascular intensive care unit (CVICU) at a leading teaching hospital in Washington, DC and advance your critical care nursing career.

• Position: ICU Registered Nurse / Travel ICU Nurse / CVICU RN
• Location: Washington, DC 20010 (Washington, DC healthcare opportunity)
• Unit: 2NE CCU CVICU (22 beds) – Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
• Contract: 13 weeks (April 13, 2026 – July 13, 2026)
• Shift: Rotating Day/Night, 3x12-hour shifts (7:00–19:30 / 19:00–07:30)
• Hours: 36 or 48 per week
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1900-$2000
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Float: May float to other ICU or IMC units as needed
• Charting/EHR: Cerner

Work in a renowned teaching hospital ranked among the top 50 heart and vascular centers in the country. Experience the culture, history, and dining of Washington, DC while providing specialized cardiovascular critical care as a CVICU RN or critical care nurse. Ideal for experienced travel nurses seeking cardiovascular ICU or critical care nursing roles in the DC area.

• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU or CVICU experience (cardiac/advanced heart failure experience preferred)
• Travel nursing experience required (travel nurse jobs, prior contract experience)
• Active DC RN license required (pending accepted with proof; license must be in hand before start)
• ACLS and BLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• Ability to pass Relias EKG competency exam prior to start
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)
• Comfortable with rotating shifts and floating to similar acuity units
• Two professional/supervisor references required

• Provide expert nursing care to adult and geriatric patients with advanced heart failure, coronary artery disease, post-cardiac arrest, and post-interventional cardiology procedures
• Manage life-support devices and advanced therapies including IABP, Impella, LVAD/RVAD, CRRT, and mechanical ventilation
• Perform and interpret 12-lead EKGs; manage arterial lines, central lines, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Administer blood products, continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and manage high-flow nasal cannula/ventilator care
• Maintain infection prevention, isolation precautions, and proper PPE usage
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physical therapy, social work, and IV teams
• Float to other ICU or IMC units as needed and complete unit-specific modules within one week of signing contract

• Strong critical thinking and prioritization skills for high-acuity cardiovascular patients
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced teaching hospital environment
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills for interdisciplinary collaboration
• Familiarity with Cerner charting system preferred

Experience the professional growth and excitement of cardiovascular critical care nursing in Washington, DC. Apply now to join our CVICU team—perfect for ICU Registered Nurses, CVICU RNs, and experienced travel nurses seeking rewarding travel nurse jobs in Washington, DC.

Apply now: Submit your resume and nursing license information to be considered for this travel nursing position in Washington, DC.

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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 . 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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