Cardio Thoracic ICU RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

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

Details

• Cardio Thoracic ICU setting using a universal bed model, including step-down patients
• Typical patient ratio of 1:1-2
• 3x12 or 4x12 Day shifts (7:00-19:30)
• Every other weekend required
• Floating and holiday coverage required within the contract, including Christmas Day
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license in hand at time of consideration, no exceptions
• BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• NIHSS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU/CTICU experience required
• Proficiency in Epic required
• Skilled in arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• Experience with blood product administration and IV starts
• Experience titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and procedural sedation administration
• Strong neuro experience required, including post brain surgery care and EVD/ventriculostomy management
• Experience with FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing multi-system organ failure patients
• Experience with CABG, IABP, Impella, and pre/post cardiac cath/intervention care
• Experience with post cardiac surgery patients (direct from OR and non-direct)
• Experience with pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and CVVHD/CRRT
• Experience managing CVA/acute stroke patients
• Experience with BiPAP/CPAP, ventilator management, and HFNC
• Experience interpreting ABGs and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Experience with infection prevention, isolation precautions, and PPE use
• Experience managing surgical wounds with drains/wound vac
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing for cardiothoracic ICU and step-down patients under a universal bed model
• Must pass a tele/EKG competency test with 80% or higher, covering rhythm interpretation and interval measurements, with no remediation available
• 3 hours of pre-start modules required
• No history of license or background hits will be accepted for consideration
• Cannot accommodate PAPR fit testing or history of fit test issues
• Local candidates within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• RTO requests will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this role