CVICU Registered Nurse
Richmond, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Contract

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Contract in Richmond, VA. 13-week travel nurse opportunity requiring CVICU experience, ACLS/BLS, and EPIC.

Join the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) team in downtown Richmond, VA (zip code 23219) for a rewarding 13-week travel nursing contract. This travel nurse position is based at a Level I trauma and academic medical center—an ideal setting to advance your cardiothoracic critical care skills while working with a multidisciplinary team in a vibrant city.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,070 – $2,180
• Location: Richmond, VA (23219) — Richmond healthcare / Virginia nursing jobs
• Role: CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) / Cardiothoracic ICU Nurse (Travel Nurse)
• Setting: Cardiovascular Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU) / CVICU
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• End Date: July 27, 2026

Job Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of recent CVICU or CSICU experience in a Level I facility (cardiothoracic or cardiovascular critical care)
• Active RN license in Virginia or compact state (must be in hand at time of application) — Virginia RN jobs / Richmond CVICU RN
• ACLS and BLS certifications required
• EPIC charting experience required
• BSN preferred
• Strong proficiency with CRRT, IABP, ECMO, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, and care of post-op cardiothoracic surgery patients
• Experience with circulatory assist devices (HeartMate II/III LVAD, CentriMag RVAD/LVAD, HeartWare HVAD, Total Artificial Heart, Impella)
• Level I trauma and academic facility experience preferred
• Ability to float within scope if needed
• Two professional references required

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care for adult and geriatric patients in a 14-bed CSICU / CVICU
• Manage post-operative cardiothoracic patients including CABG, valve repairs/replacements, aortic surgeries, VADs, total artificial hearts, and transplant recoveries
• Perform invasive hemodynamic monitoring and titration of vasoactive IV medications
• Care for patients on advanced therapies: CRRT, ECMO, Impella, IABP, LVADs and other circulatory assist devices
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including IV therapy, PT, RT, Radiology, Social Services, Pharmacy, and Rapid Response teams
• Participate in self-scheduling and provide weekend coverage as required
• Complete orientation modules and unit-based onboarding during the first week of assignment

Apply now for this CVICU RN travel nurse role in Richmond, VA. Join our healthcare team today and advance your critical care nursing career — submit your resume, current Virginia or compact RN license, certifications, and two professional references to be considered.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.