Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU position requiring CVICU/CTICU experience, Epic proficiency, and a VA or Compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) in a hospital setting with an 8-bed unit
• Post-operative CABG adult patients, Acute Coronary Syndrome (NSTEMI, STEMI), CHF
• Universal bed model — ICU patients downgraded to step-down status remain in the CTICU until discharge, requiring care of both ICU and step-down level patients
• Patient ratio: 1:1–2
• Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM
• Schedule is 3x12 or 4x12 shifts per week
• Block scheduling is not available
• Weekday, every other weekend, and holiday coverage required within the contract period
• Floating is required
• EMR: Epic proficiency required
• Monitoring equipment used includes Hemosphere, Quantum, and Accuryn

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license currently in hand — no exceptions
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU/CTICU experience required
• Epic proficiency required — no exceptions
• Required skills: arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, PICC line management, IV insertion, continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ failure, CABG care, IABP, Impella, post-cardiac surgery care (directly and not directly from OR), pre/post cardiac cath/intervention, PA line/Swan-Ganz monitoring, IV insulin protocols, CVVHD/CRRT, CVA/acute stroke management, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, HFNC, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, ventilator management, infection prevention and isolation precautions/PPE, and surgical wound/wound vac care
• Preferred skills: thermoregulation (hypothermia/hyperthermia), chronic/acute renal failure, port access, external ventricular drain (EVD) management, and ICP monitoring
• Strong neuro experience required, including post-brain surgery and EVD/ventriculostomy experience
• Clean license and background required — any prior hits will disqualify a candidate
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Driver's license required for address verification
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Social Security card copy required for consideration

Additional Information

• Travel experience is preferred but not required
• The 50-mile radius rule is a baseline eligibility requirement — candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered
• 13-week contract with possibility of extension