CTICU Registered Nurse
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Apr 20, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU position requiring a minimum of 2 years CVICU/CTICU experience and Epic proficiency, with night shifts and a universal bed model that includes step-down patient care.

Details

• Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) in a hospital setting utilizing a universal bed model, where ICU patients downgraded to step-down status remain in the CTICU until discharge
• 8-bed unit caring for post-operative CABG adults, Acute Coronary Syndrome, NSTEMI, STEMI, and CHF patients
• Patient ratios of 1:1–2
• EMR: Epic proficiency required; no exceptions
• Equipment used includes Hemosphere, Quantum, and Accuryn monitoring systems
• Night shift, 4x12-hour schedule (19:00–07:30)
• Every other weekend (EOW) required
• Holiday coverage required within the contract period
• Floating required
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• 13-week contract with possible extension

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license currently in hand — no exceptions
• Current AHA certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a CVICU or CTICU setting
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Epic EMR proficiency required; no exceptions
• Clean license with no background or license history issues
• Required skills: arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, PICC line management, IV insertion, continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation administration, titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, strong neuro experience (post-brain surgery, EVD/ventriculostomy), FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ failure, CABG management, intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP), Impella, post-cardiac surgery care (directly from OR and not), pre/post cardiac cath/intervention, pulmonary artery 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, isolation precautions/PPE, and surgical wound/drain/wound vac care
• Preferred skills: thermoregulation (hypothermia/hyperthermia), chronic/acute renal failure management, port access, EVD management, and ICP monitoring
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — a driver's license is required for address verification
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Driver's license and Social Security card copies required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidates will care for both ICU-level and step-down patients due to the universal bed model
• First-time travelers are not specifically excluded, though travel experience is preferred
• Candidates with any prior license or background issues will not be considered