CTICU RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Cardiothoracic ICU RN with 2+ years CVICU/CTICU experience and strong cardiac/neuro skills for a night shift assignment requiring a VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Cardiothoracic ICU setting using a universal bed model, caring for both ICU and step-down patients
• Typical patient ratio of 1:1-2
• Night shift schedule (4x12 Hours, 19:00-7:30) with 3x12 or 4x12 options available
• 48-hour contracts available with overtime billed after 48 hours
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required within the contract
• Must work Christmas
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required in hand, 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 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
• Strong neuro experience required, including post-brain surgery and EVD/ventriculostomy care
• Experience with FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring and interpretation/management of dysrhythmias
• Experience managing multi-system organ failure
• Experience with CABG, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, and Impella
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care (direct from OR and non-direct)
• Experience with pre/post cardiac cath or intervention and Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
• Experience with IV insulin protocols and CVVHD/CRRT
• Experience with CVA/acute stroke management
• Experience managing BiPAP, CPAP, and high flow nasal cannula
• Experience caring for ventilated patients and interpreting ABGs
• Experience with ETT and NT suctioning
• Knowledge of infection prevention, isolation precautions, and PPE use
• Experience with surgical wounds, drains, and wound vac care
• No prior license or background hits permitted

Additional Information

• Provide direct patient care in a cardiothoracic ICU, including step-down level patients
• Must pass facility EKG/telemetry competency test with a minimum score of 80%, one attempt only with no remediation
• 3 hours of billable pre-start modules required
• Cannot accommodate PAPR; any history of fit test issues will eliminate candidacy
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• Travel experience preferred but not required
• First-time travelers may be considered