Cardiovascular ICU RN
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (CVICU)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Description

• 24-bed Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU (TCV ICU)
• Patient population includes those undergoing cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures such as CABG, valve replacement/repair, heart transplantation, and lung transplantation
• Shift: Days
• Scheduling: Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Maximum 40 hours allowed for time off
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed

Required Qualifications

• Registered Nurse license in Virginia (VA license pending submissions accepted)
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification required
• Must have experience with Epic electronic health record system
• Must adhere to facility float policy

Experience Requirements

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU)
• Minimum years of specialty experience: Not explicitly stated, assume standard CVICU RN experience expected (typically 1-2 years critical care experience preferred)
• No prior travel experience required (no explicit mention of travel experience requirement)

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS required (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Other certifications may be required based on unit specifics but not explicitly required for this role (e.g., PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, NIH Stroke Certification)
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required as applicable
• Pass/Fail Cardiac Rhythm Assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Physical exam and immunizations/vaccinations per facility policy (see Health Requirements)

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Immunizations/vaccinations required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no exemptions allowed)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Qgold within required timeframes)
  • Rubeola (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 as per protocol
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required (declination accepted but must be documented)
  • Seasonal Flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions accepted)
• Drug testing: 10-panel drug screen including Marijuana and Fentanyl, required within 2 months of start and updated annually
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and abuse registry search as applicable
• Fingerprinting required for Behavioral Health candidates only (not applicable here)

Additional Information

• Candidate must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Skills checklist and competency exams must be updated annually
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if required
• Candidate must complete facility-specific compliance and screening forms prior to start

Summary

This is a travel Registered Nurse position in the Cardiovascular ICU at a major Virginia hospital system. The role requires BLS and ACLS certifications, experience with Epic, and adherence to strict scheduling and compliance policies. The contract length is approximately 13 weeks, working day shifts with every other weekend and holiday coverage. Comprehensive health, background, and competency requirements must be met prior to start. Prior travel experience is not required.