Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, VA
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• 24-bed Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU (TCV ICU)
• Patients undergoing cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures including CABG, valve replacement/repair, heart transplantation, and lung transplantation

Shift & Scheduling

• Night shifts
• Options for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Maximum 40 hours allowed for time off
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed

Licensure & Experience Requirements

• Virginia nursing license required (can submit with VA license pending)
• Must have experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Years of Specialty Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum RN experience typical for ICU roles (recommend verifying with recruiter)
• Prior Travel Experience: Not required (no explicit mention)

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit specifics (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC) – confirm with recruiter

Compliance & Background Checks

• 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 required (BSN preferred; ASN minimum if no BSN)
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
• Various health screenings and immunizations required (see Health Requirements)

Health Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (no exemptions allowed)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
• Annual TB questionnaire if past positive
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no declinations accepted)
• Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required or negative Surface and Antigen titers (no declinations/exemptions)
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required (declination accepted but must be documented)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no exemptions)

Additional Requirements

• Must adhere to facility float policy
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Various facility-specific forms and screenings to be completed prior to start

Summary

This is a travel/contract RN position in a specialized Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU in Charlottesville, VA, requiring night shifts with every other weekend and holiday coverage. Candidates must have BLS and ACLS certifications, experience with Epic, and meet extensive background, health, and compliance requirements. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks. Prior travel experience is not explicitly required.

Note: Confirm specific years of experience and any additional certification requirements with the recruiter.