CCU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (4 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 48 hours

Job Description

• Work in Cardiac Medicine ICU with focus on:

  • Swan-Ganz catheter management
  • Vasoactive drips
  • Arterial lines
  • Advanced heart failure care
  • Post-procedure care including STEMIs and TAVRs
• Schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday
• Time off: Maximum 40 hours approved; no time off approval around Labor Day
• Must adhere to facility float policy

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Coronary Care Unit (CCU)
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Strong familiarity with Swan-Ganz catheter management
• Strong familiarity with vasoactive drips
• Strong familiarity with arterial lines
• Strong familiarity with advanced heart failure (advanced HF) care

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Background checks including:

  • 7-year criminal history check (all locations lived/worked in past 7 years)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks updated every 30 days
  • Education verification (BSN preferred; ASN required if no BSN)
  • Abuse registry search (only if assigned to behavioral health or specific units)
• State license primary source verification within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, attesting ability to meet job demands
• Immunizations and titers:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (Tdap after age 11, no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Qgold within 12 months; chest x-ray if positive)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations allowed for measles
  • Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer required; additional antigen titer if antibody low/negative
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but must be documented
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (no exemptions)
• Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Fit testing for patient-facing roles (completed onsite if required)

Orientation and Testing

• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions (minimum passing score required)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable

Additional Notes

• Fingerprinting required for behavioral health or specific units; otherwise may be case-by-case
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Compliance with facility-specific screening and release authorization forms required

This position offers a challenging critical care nursing role in a cardiac ICU setting with advanced cardiac monitoring and post-procedure care responsibilities on a night shift travel contract.