CVICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
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
• Night shift
• Scheduling: 36 or 48 hours available; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Maximum 40 hours allowed for time off

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
• Epic electronic health record experience required
• Must adhere to facility float policy

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (CVICU)
• Required years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years typical for CVICU roles (no conflicting data)
• Prior travel experience: Not required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS required
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, CHEMO, TNCC, NIH Stroke, CPI, etc.) may be required depending on unit assignment but not specified for this role
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exams required as applicable
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions

Health & Compliance Requirements

• Physical exam attesting ability to meet physical demands, updated annually
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (no exemptions)
  • Negative TB test (2-step PPD or Qgold; chest x-ray if positive)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer; no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody positive titer or antigen titer as per protocol
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer; 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
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, education verification, and other standard screenings
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit assignment
• Professional appearance guidelines and compliance documents must be reviewed and acknowledged

Additional Notes

• References and clinical evaluations may be required for credentialing
• Orientation includes pass/fail testing on cardiac rhythms with remediation if needed
• Float policy adherence is mandatory
• Block scheduling is not guaranteed; scheduling flexibility required

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs comfortable with complex cardiac and thoracic critical care patients, night shifts, and flexible scheduling.