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

Cardiac ICU Registered Nurse (RN) travel job in Falls Church, VA — 13-week critical care assignment for experienced ICU RNs with ECMO, IABP, Impella, and CRRT skills. Join a top-tier critical care team in Northern Virginia near Washington, DC.

Job Details

• Location: Falls Church, VA 22042 — Northern Virginia / Washington, DC area
• Position: Cardiac ICU RN / Critical Care Nurse (Travel Nurse)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks (May 4, 2026 – August 1, 2026)
• Setting: Cardiac ICU (24 beds) — ratios 1:1 or 1:2; Stepdown 1:3 (CCU / CVICU experience preferred)
• Shifts: 12-hour rotating Day/Night shifts
• Hours per Week: 36 guaranteed
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Holiday Requirement: 1 major winter holiday (Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s)
• Floating: May float to other ICUs, Stepdown, Progressive Care, IMC, or Telemetry units
• EMR: Epic experience preferred
• Scrubs: Navy blue or solid white
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,110 – $2,220 (competitive travel nursing pay)

Job Requirements (ICU RN / Cardiac RN)

• Active RN license in Virginia or Compact State (Registered Nurse credential)
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Minimum 2 years recent, dedicated Cardiac ICU / CCU / CVICU critical care nursing experience
• Recent (within last 6 months) hands-on competency with advanced cardiac therapies and devices, including:
  • VV/VA ECMO
  • IABP (Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump)
  • TTM / Arctic Sun (Targeted Temperature Management)
  • Impella
  • CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy)
  • PA Catheter guided therapy (Swan-Ganz catheter)
• Ability to read and interpret EKG rhythm strips and manage cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Strong critical thinking, assessment skills, and ability to respond rapidly to changes in patient condition

Responsibilities (Critical Care Nurse)

• Provide expert nursing care to critically ill cardiac patients, including cardiogenic shock, STEMI, cardiac arrest, advanced heart failure, arrhythmias, and post-procedural recovery
• Operate, manage, and troubleshoot advanced cardiac devices and therapies (ECMO, IABP, Impella, CRRT, TTM, PA Catheters)
• Monitor, assess, and document patient status; initiate rapid interventions and escalate per protocol
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (cardiology, cardiothoracic surgery, perfusion, respiratory therapy) to develop individualized care plans
• Float as needed to other critical care and telemetry units while maintaining high standards of patient safety
• Maintain accurate documentation using Epic EMR and ensure continuity of care during handoffs
• Adhere to evidence-based practices and unit protocols to promote quality outcomes

Why Join This Travel Nursing Opportunity

• Work in a specialized Cardiac ICU in a busy Northern Virginia hospital serving the Washington, DC region
• Competitive weekly pay and guaranteed hours for travel nurses
• Gain experience with high-acuity cardiac devices and advanced therapies (valuable for ICU / CVICU career growth)

Ready to take this Cardiac ICU travel nurse assignment? Apply now to join our critical care team — submit your resume/CV and certifications to be considered for this Falls Church, VA travel nursing job. Join our healthcare team today and advance your critical care nursing career.

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