Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Norfolk, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nurse opportunity in Norfolk, VA. 13-week CVICU assignment; competitive weekly pay; start May 18, 2026.

Take your nursing career to the next level as a Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse in vibrant Norfolk, Virginia (23507)! Join a leading healthcare team in a state-of-the-art facility, where you’ll make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill patients in a dynamic, supportive environment. Norfolk offers a beautiful waterfront, diverse dining, and a thriving arts scene — a great location for travel nursing and Virginia nursing jobs during your assignment.

Job Details

• Assignment Type: Travel Nurse / Travel Assignment
• Setting: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) – critical care nursing
• Location: Norfolk, VA 23507 (Hampton Roads area)
• Start Date: May 18, 2026
• End Date: August 17, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12-hour days (07:00 – 19:00), 3 shifts per week
• Hours per Week: 36
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,360 – $2,480 (competitive pay for travel nurses)

Job Requirements

• Active RN license (Registered Nurse). Eligibility to practice in Virginia preferred for Norfolk nursing jobs.
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU experience (Cardiovascular ICU/CVICU preferred); critical care nurse experience required
• Experience with advanced cardiovascular support equipment required:
  • Nx or Next Stage CRRT (continuous renal replacement therapy)
  • Impella 5.5
  • IABP (Teleflex) – intra-aortic balloon pump
• Ability to pass a virtual CVICU skills assessment (List A)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill cardiovascular patients as a CVICU Registered Nurse
• Continuously monitor, assess, and document patient status and response to treatment in the cardiac ICU
• Operate, troubleshoot, and manage advanced cardiovascular support devices (CRRT, Impella, IABP)
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (cardiology, perfusion, surgery, respiratory therapy) to develop individualized care plans
• Educate patients and families on treatment plans, device management, and recovery expectations
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and unit protocols to maintain high standards of care

This CVICU travel nurse role is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses looking for focused cardiovascular critical care experience in Norfolk, Virginia. Apply now to join our healthcare team — travel nursing opportunities like this fill quickly. Join our healthcare team today and advance your critical care nursing career!

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.