Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

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

Unit & Work Details

• 24-bed Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU (TCV ICU)
• Patient population includes cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical cases such as CABG, valve replacement/repair, heart transplantation, and lung transplantation
• Night shifts
• Scheduling: 36 or 48 hours offered; block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Maximum 40 hours allowed for time off

Licensure & Experience Requirements

• Virginia nursing license required (can submit with VA license pending)
• Must have experience with Epic electronic health record system
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must adhere to facility float policy

Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard RN experience for ICU level care (minimum 1-2 years ICU experience recommended)

Prior Travel Experience: Not required

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit assignment (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC) but not specified as mandatory for this role

Background & Compliance Requirements

• 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)
• Official transcript acceptable; photocopy of diploma not accepted
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, updated annually (10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl)
• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no exemptions)
  • 2-step TB test or equivalent (Qgold acceptable; Tspot not accepted)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer; no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody titer (positive required or specific antigen testing)
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer; declination requires documentation)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination (no exemptions)

Additional Facility-Specific Requirements

• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Various facility-specific forms and screenings to be completed prior to start
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles (completed onsite if needed)

Scheduling & Work Environment Notes

• Night shift position in a high-acuity ICU setting
• Block scheduling is not available; flexibility required
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage expected
• Float policy adherence required

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses comfortable with thoracic cardiovascular patient care, Epic EHR, and working night shifts in a fast-paced environment.