CVICU Registered Nurse
Minneapolis, MN
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Days

CVICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (Day shift: 7:00 AM - 7:30 PM)
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• 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 (RTO) Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota
• Minimum 2 years of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience
• CVICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Clinical Skills & Special Requirements

• PA catheter interpretation and analysis
• Open heart recovery experience (direct from OR preferred)
• Experience with LVAD, RVAD, Impella, and IABP devices
• CRRT with Prismaflex and ECMO (preferred)
• Ventilator management
• Hemodynamic monitoring including PA catheters
• Targeted Temperature Management
• Bedside tracheostomies and PEG tubes
• Endotool for glucose monitoring
• Temporary pacemakers
• Familiarity with Heart Mate 2 & 3, Centra Mag, Impella, and balloon pump

Facility & Work Environment

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Designations: Magnet recognized, Teaching hospital, Level III Trauma center
• Total Staffed Beds: 672
• Charting System: Excellian/Epic
• Uniform Color: Navy Blue
• Parking: Flat rate of $0.55/hour

Compliance & Onboarding Requirements

• Background Checks:

  • Criminal background check within 1 year (7-year statewide MN search required)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year
• Fingerprinting:

  • Must complete Minnesota DHS Net Study Questionnaire immediately after contract signing
  • In-person fingerprints required prior to start (no starts with fingerprints pending unless approved “more time needed” letter)
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 12 months prior to start
  • Adult Tdap vaccination required (no declinations accepted without exemption approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (TB results must be on file no later than 3 days after start)
  • Proof of immunity or vaccination for Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B immunity or vaccination series proof required
  • Varicella immunity or vaccination series proof required
  • Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-2026 season (declinations accepted)
  • OSHA Respiratory Safety clearance required prior to start for fit testing
• Drug Testing: Not required for client clearance but must be within 1 year if completed
• Photo for Badge: Passport-style headshot required within 48 hours of signing contract

Training & Competency

• Completion of assigned pre-orientation online modules within 72 hours of login (3-9 hours depending on specialty)
• Medication and pharmacology competency exam required
• Annual skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Guaranteed hours subject to cancellation of up to 3 shifts without penalty
• On-call shifts not required
• Candidates must be prepared to comply with all facility-specific onboarding and compliance requirements prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs with advanced cardiovascular critical care skills seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, Magnet-recognized teaching hospital environment.