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

Assignment Overview

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

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Cardiovascular ICU position supporting a new cardiac surgery program, requiring ACLS and prior fresh cardiac surgery recovery experience.

Details

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

Requirements

• Active RN license (VA or Compact)
• Current ACLS certification required
• 1-2 years of recent experience with fresh cardiac surgery patients and direct primary recovery
• Advanced skills needed including balloon pump, Impella training, and Hemosphere or Acumen monitoring experience
• US SSN and date of birth required for consideration
• One professional reference required

Additional Information

• Provide direct recovery care for fresh post-cardiac surgery patients in a new program setting
• Navy blue scrubs required per dress code
• Candidates must reside outside a 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates accepted
• No gaps in work history totaling 90 days or more within the past 12 months