CVICU RN
Reston, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 9, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Travel RN for a CVICU position supporting a new cardiac surgery program, requiring recent fresh cardiac surgery post-op experience and ACLS certification.

Details

• 4-bed CVICU unit supporting a new cardiac surgery program
• Patient ratios of 1:1 for immediate post-surgical patients and 1:2 for POD 1-3
• Primary nursing staffing model
• Uses Meditech Expanse documentation system
• Night shift schedule from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 36 hours per week with 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
• 13-week assignment
• Floating required at the same ratio as the unit floated to

Requirements

• Active RN license (VA or Compact) required
• ACLS certification required, with no certifications expiring within the first 30 days of start
• 1-2 years of recent experience with fresh cardiac surgery patients and direct primary recovery
• Advanced skills in balloon pump and Impella management required
• Training in Hemosphere or Acumen monitoring systems required
• US Social Security Number and date of birth required for consideration (no Canadian SSN accepted)
• One professional reference required (two required for Florida and Missouri)
• No gaps in work history equaling 90 days or more in the past 12 months

Additional Information

• Provide direct recovery care for fresh cardiac surgery patients in a newly launched cardiac surgery program
• Navy blue uniform required
• Candidates must live outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted