CVICU Registered Nurse
Arlington, Virginia
Virginia Hospital Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location

• Arlington, Virginia

Employment Type

• Travel/Contract

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• Night shift, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (option for 4 shifts per week with overtime after 48 hours)
• Every other weekend required

Unit

• Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in the CVICU
• Ability to float to regular ICU (may include COVID-19 patients), cardiovascular stepdown, and/or cardiac telemetry unit

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU nursing experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Ability to float to related units as needed
• EPIC clinical documentation experience required:

  • If 6+ months EPIC experience in past 12 months: CLIN DOC ACCELERATED class (approx. 4 hours of modules)
  • If less than 6 months EPIC experience: CLIN DOC 2 DAY class (no modules)
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (Oct 1 - Mar 31); medical or religious exemptions allowed with proper documentation and approval

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during work hours)
• Proof of E-Verify or attestation
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification
• Pre-employment physical exam within 1 year, including assessment of ability to meet physical demands
• Fit mask test within last 12 months (specific mask types accepted)
• Negative 11-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or titers for:

  • Tuberculosis (negative test or chest X-ray within 1 year)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or signed declination)
  • Varicella (positive titer or 2 vaccines)
  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for ICU and related units)
• Annual TB questionnaire
• Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations
• Completed employment application/resume
• Skills checklist and competency exams as applicable (including medication, dysrhythmia/EKG competency)
• Annual core training parts I, II, and III
• Completion of facility-specific documents and acknowledgements prior to start (e.g., confidentiality, code of ethics, dress code, infection control, parking, vendor access, etc.)
• EPIC training modules completion as required before or onsite at start

Additional Notes

• Candidate must wear both agency and facility badges at all times
• COVID-19 patients may be encountered; flexibility to float to different units is required
• Facility requires review and approval of any flu vaccine exemptions
• Orientation includes HIPAA and core testing
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU Registered Nurses seeking a 13-week travel assignment with night shifts and opportunities to work across related critical care units.