- Specialty
- CVICU
- Type
- Travel
- Shift
- Days
- Hours
- 48/week
- Duration
- 13 weeks
- Start
- 11/30/2026
Job description
Revolution Healthcare Services is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Abington, Pennsylvania.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/30/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse / Cardiovascular ICU – Pennsylvania
Start Date: November 30, 2026
Location: Abington, Pennsylvania
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM), every third weekend required (approximately 4 weekend shifts per contract), 1:2 patient ratio
Highlights:
- 19-bed Cardiovascular ICU with average daily census of 15 patients providing immediate post-operative open-heart surgery care and high-acuity cardiac critical care
- Comprehensive case mix including post-operative CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic aneurysm/dissection, cardiogenic shock, acute MI, heart failure, and advanced mechanical circulatory support
- Epic charting system with approximately 36 hours of orientation
- Self-scheduling model with interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and phlebotomy
- Float capability to MICU or STU/NEU may be required based on facility needs
- Teaching hospital environment with advanced critical care technology including ECMO, IABP, Impella, and CRRT
Requirements:
- Active Pennsylvania RN license required at time of submission
- BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Minimum 2 years of strong CVICU experience required; travel nursing experience required (first-time travelers not accepted)
- Teaching hospital and community hospital experience preferred; charge experience preferred
- Comprehensive critical care skills required: dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multisystem organ dysfunction/failure management, 12-lead EKG/ECG, CABG and post-cardiac surgery care
- Advanced monitoring experience required: central venous pressure, Swan-Ganz/pulmonary artery line monitoring, epicardial pacing wire management, Impella and IABP management
- Hemodynamic support experience required: CRRT/CVVHD, arterial line and central line management, PICC line care, blood product administration
- Ventilator management required: BiPAP/CPAP, mechanical ventilation, HFNC, ABG interpretation, and advanced airway management
- Advanced pharmacology experience required: continuous IV sedation, neuromuscular blockade, emergency medications, procedural sedation, cardiac and vasoactive drip titration
- Specialized equipment experience required: ECMO circuits, intra-aortic balloon pumps, Impella, CRRT machines, mechanical ventilators, Swan-Ganz catheters, invasive arterial pressure monitoring, temporary pacemakers, Baxter infusion pumps, chest drainage systems
- Epic charting system experience required
- Pre/post cardiac catheterization and intervention experience required
- Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions only); COVID-19 vaccine not required
- Pennsylvania fingerprints and child abuse clearances required prior to start
- Valid professional references and certification copies required at submission
- Pass/Fail clinical exam required for clearance (maximum 3 attempts)
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This Cardiovascular ICU position offers the chance to work with cutting-edge cardiac critical care technology in a high-acuity environment that provides immediate post-operative care for open-heart surgery patients. You'll be part of an interdisciplinary team managing complex cardiac patients requiring advanced mechanical circulatory support, including ECMO, IABP, and Impella devices. The self-scheduling model and comprehensive orientation program support both professional autonomy and clinical excellence in this specialized teaching hospital setting.
Revolution Healthcare Services Job ID #19406897. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse:CVICU,07:00:00-19:00:00
About Revolution Healthcare Services
At Revolution Healthcare Services, we are dedicated to fostering a personal connection and building relationships with each candidate. We recognize that everyone's situation is unique. Guided by the principle of treating others as we would like to be treated, we aim to represent our partners with the highest level of respect and professionalism. Our mission is to empower healthcare professionals by connecting them with Travel, Permanent, local contract, and PRN opportunities across the United States that align with their career goals. We are here to support you at every step of your journey.
Benefits
- Medical benefits
- Referral bonus
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Mileage reimbursement
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- Benefits start day 1
- License and certification reimbursement
- Guaranteed Hours