Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Unit: 24-bed Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU (TCV ICU)

Job Description

• Care for patients undergoing cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures including CABG, valve replacement/repair, heart transplantation, and lung transplantation
• Night shifts
• Scheduling: 36 or 48 hours offered; block scheduling cannot be accommodated/guaranteed
• Work every other weekend and every other holiday
• Maximum 40 hours allowed for time off
• Must adhere to facility float policy
• Epic experience required
• Can submit application with Virginia license pending

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Required Certifications

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Epic experience required
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC) but BLS and ACLS are mandatory for this role

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated, assume standard RN experience for ICU level care (typically 1-2 years ICU experience preferred)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Work Schedule

• Nights
• Every other weekend and holiday

Facility Policies & Requirements

• Must adhere to float policy
• Block scheduling not guaranteed
• Maximum 40 hours off allowed

Licensure

• Virginia RN license required or pending at time of submission

Background and Compliance Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification required (BSN preferred; ASN minimum)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap (no exemptions)
  • 2-step TB test or Qgold (Chest X-ray if positive)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody positive titer required
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer; declination required if negative)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions)

Additional Requirements

• Pass/fail cardiac rhythm assessment during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Various facility-specific forms and screenings to be completed prior to start
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references required
• Skills checklist and competency exams required and must be updated annually

Notes

• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Block scheduling is not available
• Night shift only
• Epic experience is mandatory

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses comfortable with complex cardiothoracic patient care and night shifts, seeking a 13-week travel contract in Virginia.