Cardio Thoracic ICU RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a CVICU/CTICU RN with 2+ years of cardiothoracic ICU experience and an active VA or compact RN license for a 13-week assignment in Chesapeake, VA.

Details

• Work in the Cardio Thoracic ICU using a universal bed model, caring for both ICU and step-down patients
• Typical patient ratio of 1:1-2
• Shift schedule is 3x12 or 4x12 day shifts (7:00-19:30)
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required, including Christmas
• 48-hour contracts available with overtime billed after 48 hours
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration, no exceptions
• BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU/CTICU experience required
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required
• Strong neuro experience required, including post brain surgery and EVD/ventriculostomy care
• Skilled in arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• Experience with blood product administration and IV insulin protocols
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with continuous IV sedation and procedural sedation administration
• Experience managing CABG, IABP, and Impella patients
• Experience with pre/post cardiac cath or intervention care
• Experience with pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring and FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing multi-system organ failure and CVVHD/CRRT
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management
• Experience managing ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula
• Skilled in ABG interpretation and ETT/NT suctioning
• Experience with infection prevention, isolation precautions, and PPE use
• Experience with surgical wound care including drains and wound vac management
• No prior license or background hits permitted
• Must be able to pass facility EKG/telemetry competency test with 80% or higher, single attempt only, no remediation
• Cannot accommodate PAPR use for fit testing
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care for cardiothoracic ICU and step-down patients
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Requested time off must be submitted in advance and will be reviewed on a per-case basis
• 3 hours of pre-start modules required, billable
• Candidates must pass required pulmonary function testing where applicable
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not required
• First-time travelers may be considered