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:
  
  04/27/2026
• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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