Job Description

Job Description

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Washington, District of Columbia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

CVICU Registered Nurse – Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Coordinator Travel Nursing Job in Washington, DC\n

\n Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse specializing in Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) coordination with this 13-week travel nursing assignment in Washington, DC (zip code 20010). Join a leading cardiovascular intensive care unit at a renowned medical center, providing expert care to adults with complex cardiac conditions. Washington, DC offers a vibrant urban lifestyle, rich history, and access to top museums, restaurants, and parks—making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking new opportunities.\n

\n\nTravel Nursing Job Details\n

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• Assignment Type: Travel CVICU RN – VAD Coordinator\n
• Location: Washington, DC 20010 (DC nursing jobs)\n
• Unit: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)\n
• Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 11/24/2025 – End: 2/23/2026)\n
• Shifts: 5x8-hour shifts/week (Day: 08:00–16:30, Night: 17:00–08:00)\n
• Hours per Week: 40\n
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1970 - $2110\n
• Call: Weeknight and weekend call required (remote unless medically necessary)\n

\n\nRegistered Nurse Qualifications\n

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• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU nursing experience (critical care nursing)\n
• Active DC RN license (pending accepted with proof; must have license before start)\n
• BLS certification required\n
• Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) experience required\n
• VAD Certification preferred (within 1.5 years)\n
• Travel nursing experience required\n
• Experience with Cerner charting system preferred\n
• Two supervisor references required\n
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)\n

\n\nCVICU RN Responsibilities\n

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• Coordinate monitoring and management of patients with ventricular assist devices (VADs) during procedures and operations\n
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams to maintain VAD device inventory, tracking, and FDA recall response\n
• Provide patient education on VAD care in accordance with regulatory standards\n
• Take VAD call and assist with cardiac procedures as needed\n
• Deliver high-quality nursing care to adult patients with advanced heart failure and VADs\n
• Accurately document patient care and interventions using Cerner electronic health records\n

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\n Take the next step in your cardiovascular nursing career with this exciting travel RN job in Washington, DC. Apply now to join our dedicated healthcare team and make a difference in the lives of cardiac patients!\n

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us:

Equal Opportunity

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 - Travel Division Job ID #418086. Pay package is based on 8 hour shifts and 40 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CVICU

About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare

professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to

uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive

compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely

cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your

advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and

consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to

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Job Tags

Permanent employment, Contract work, Shift work, Night shift, Weekend work,

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