Cardiac Care Unit Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Rotating
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CCU) - Travel/Contract

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks (approximately 13 weeks)
Employment Type: Travel/Contract

Job Description

• Work in Cardiac Medicine ICU (CCU)
• Strong familiarity required with:

  • Swan-Ganz catheter
  • Vasoactive drips
  • Arterial lines
  • Advanced heart failure (HF) management
  • Post-procedure care including STEMIs and TAVRs
• Rotating shifts
• Schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday
• Must adhere to facility float policy
• Maximum 40 hours approved for time off

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Virginia (VA license pending submissions accepted)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated (default to typical CCU RN experience; assume at least 1-2 years critical care experience recommended)
• Prior travel experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS mandatory
• Other certifications may be required based on unit specifics (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) but not explicitly required for this role
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam as applicable
• Pass/Fail Cardiac Rhythm Assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions

Compliance & Background Requirements

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Education verification: BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN
• Drug testing: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually
• 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)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer, no exemptions)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required or antigen titer if antibody low/negative)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer; declination accepted but must be documented)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions)

Additional Facility Requirements

• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Facility-specific forms and screenings (e.g., TB screening, traveler compliance) must be completed prior to start
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if needed
• Fingerprinting required for Behavioral Health candidates only (not applicable here)

Schedule & Hours

• Rotating shifts with options for 36 or 48 hours
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required
• Maximum 40 hours approved for time off

Summary

This is a 13-week travel contract for a Registered Nurse specializing in Cardiac Care Unit (CCU) in Charlottesville, VA. The role requires strong critical care skills, especially in cardiac ICU settings, with certifications in BLS and ACLS mandatory. The position involves rotating shifts with weekend and holiday coverage. Compliance with extensive background checks, immunizations, and health screenings is required. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.