Travel Registered Nurse CVICU Job
Burlington, MA
Contracted
Mid Level
Overview
Registered Nurse – CVICU
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
Travel - Temporary Assignment
Start date: 11/23/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour rotating (days/nights) — 3x12
Weekly pay: 2,628–2,772 USD per week
Guaranteed hours: 72 hours biweekly
Setting: Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (high-acuity clinical environment)
Employer: Healthforce Healthcare LLC
This assignment requires non-local travel and assignment-specific requirements as outlined in the job notes.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 2,628–2,772 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 72 hours biweekly
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour rotating, day/night
- Start date: 11/23/2026
- Unit: CTICU (CVICU) with high-acuity post-operative cardiac, lung and vascular patient care
- Travel assignment; non-local only; EPIC experience preferred; Level 1 trauma exposure desired
- Weekly orientation provided; travel experience required
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care for adults in the CVICU, including post-cardiac surgery and high-acuity cardiothoracic patients.
- Monitor hemodynamics, manage ventilators, and administer medications and blood products per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapy, perfusion, and other team members to develop and execute patient care plans.
- Perform and document assessments, plan care, respond promptly to changes in patient condition, and participate in rounds and handoffs.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC) and adhere to evidence-based practice, infection control, and safety standards.
- Provide family education, coordinate discharge planning, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives as needed.
Requirements
- Current registered nurse license in Massachusetts (RN)
- Education: graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred; ADN acceptable)
- Experience: minimum 2–3 years of critical care with at least 2 years in CVICU/CTICU
- Certifications: ACLS and BLS (AHA)
- Technical: EPIC experience; ability to work in a Level 1 trauma-capable CVICU environment
- Additional: travel experience required; non-local candidate; 12-hour shifts; capable of functioning in a fast-paced, high-acuity unit
- Notes: CTICU requires strong critical-thinking skills; must be separated from BILH for 6+ months to be considered; CTICU background and 2 years in CVICU strongly preferred; on-call time not included in guaranteed hours
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing process
- Nationwide travel assignments
- Weekly orientation and onboarding
- Extension opportunities based on unit needs and performance
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings, please apply or view additional nursing opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
Registered Nurse – CVICU
Burlington, Massachusetts, United States
Travel - Temporary Assignment
Start date: 11/23/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
Shift: 12-hour rotating (days/nights) — 3x12
Weekly pay: 2,628–2,772 USD per week
Guaranteed hours: 72 hours biweekly
Setting: Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (high-acuity clinical environment)
Employer: Healthforce Healthcare LLC
This assignment requires non-local travel and assignment-specific requirements as outlined in the job notes.
Key Highlights
- Weekly pay: 2,628–2,772 per week
- Guaranteed hours: 72 hours biweekly
- Contract duration: 13 weeks
- Shift: 12-hour rotating, day/night
- Start date: 11/23/2026
- Unit: CTICU (CVICU) with high-acuity post-operative cardiac, lung and vascular patient care
- Travel assignment; non-local only; EPIC experience preferred; Level 1 trauma exposure desired
- Weekly orientation provided; travel experience required
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct patient care for adults in the CVICU, including post-cardiac surgery and high-acuity cardiothoracic patients.
- Monitor hemodynamics, manage ventilators, and administer medications and blood products per physician orders and hospital protocols.
- Collaborate with surgeons, intensivists, respiratory therapy, perfusion, and other team members to develop and execute patient care plans.
- Perform and document assessments, plan care, respond promptly to changes in patient condition, and participate in rounds and handoffs.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation in the electronic medical record (EPIC) and adhere to evidence-based practice, infection control, and safety standards.
- Provide family education, coordinate discharge planning, and contribute to performance improvement initiatives as needed.
Requirements
- Current registered nurse license in Massachusetts (RN)
- Education: graduate of an accredited nursing program (BSN preferred; ADN acceptable)
- Experience: minimum 2–3 years of critical care with at least 2 years in CVICU/CTICU
- Certifications: ACLS and BLS (AHA)
- Technical: EPIC experience; ability to work in a Level 1 trauma-capable CVICU environment
- Additional: travel experience required; non-local candidate; 12-hour shifts; capable of functioning in a fast-paced, high-acuity unit
- Notes: CTICU requires strong critical-thinking skills; must be separated from BILH for 6+ months to be considered; CTICU background and 2 years in CVICU strongly preferred; on-call time not included in guaranteed hours
Benefits and Support
- 24/7 recruiter and travel support
- Dedicated support throughout the assignment
- Fast credentialing process
- Nationwide travel assignments
- Weekly orientation and onboarding
- Extension opportunities based on unit needs and performance
Please note: Pay rates and guaranteed hours are estimates and may vary. Final compensation packages and confirmed hours will be discussed during the hiring process.
Find more opportunities
If you’d like to explore other openings, please apply or view additional nursing opportunities at Healthforce Healthcare LLC: https://healthforce.applytojob.com/apply
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