CVICU Registered Nurse
Minneapolis, MN
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Position Details

• Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) Registered Nurse
• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12-hour day shifts
• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 2 patients
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First-time travelers: Not accepted (prior travel experience required)
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Expected to float within ICU community including CVICU, Med/Surg ICU, and Neuro ICU
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local candidates: Not accepted (must be outside 100-mile radius)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Minnesota
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience
• CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)

Specialty Skills & Requirements

• PA catheter interpretation and analysis required
• Open heart recovery experience strongly preferred
• Experience with LVAD, RVAD, Impella, and IABP required
• CRRT with Prismaflex and ECMO preferred
• Competency with ventilators and hemodynamic monitoring including PA catheters
• Targeted Temperature Management
• Bedside tracheostomies and PEG tubes
• Use of Endotool for glucose monitoring
• Experience with temporary pacemakers, Heart Mate 2 & 3, Centra Mag, Impella, and balloon pump

Facility Type

• Short Term Acute Care
• Magnet recognized, Teaching hospital, Level III Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 672

Required Background & Compliance

• Criminal background check within 1 year of start (7-year standard MN statewide search)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year
• Transcript or diploma verification as applicable
• Minnesota DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required before start (no pending fingerprints allowed)
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health requirements including:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without exemption approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray (documentation required before or shortly after start)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-26 season (declinations accepted)
• Respiratory safety clearance (RespSafety virtual questionnaire) required prior to start
• Drug testing within 1 year (9 panel acceptable)

Additional Requirements

• Medication and pharmacology competency exam required
• Annual skills checklist required
• Completion of facility-specific pre-orientation online modules within 72 hours of assignment start
• Passport-style photo for badge required within 48 hours of contract signing
• Uniform guidelines must be reviewed prior to start

Notes

• Candidates must be able to meet all licensure and certification requirements for Minnesota
• Prior travel experience is required; first-time travelers will not be considered
• Floating within ICU units is expected as part of the assignment
• The client may cancel up to 3 shifts without penalty; guaranteed hours do not include on-call time

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with strong critical care skills and prior travel contract experience seeking a 12-week travel assignment in Minnesota.