CVICU Registered Nurse
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Mary Washington Hospital

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Unit: CVICU (Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit)

Job Description

• Unit Details:

  • CVICU with specialized patient population including trauma, cardiovascular surgery (TAVRs, CABGs), neurosurgery, and other complex surgical cases.
  • Patient diagnoses include acute ventilator needs, COVID+ with high O2 demand, DKA, severe sepsis, unstable GI bleed, trauma, open heart recovery, TAVR recovery, post code blue, multi-system organ failure, and need for CRRT.
  • Ratios: 1:2-3; if floating to step-down unit, 1:3-4 (appropriate to skill level and acuity).
  • No travel pairs allowed on this unit.
  • Weekend requirement: every other weekend.
  • No on-call required.
  • Floating within scope expected to meet facility needs.
  • Locals accepted.
  • Block scheduling not accommodated.
  • No holiday RTO (request time off) will be approved.

• Start Date: ASAP

• Contract Length: 13 weeks

Required Qualifications

• Virginia or compact nursing license.
• ACLS certification (AHA provider card required).
• NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, APEX, or Blue Cloud accepted).
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• CRRT (Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy) experience is mandatory.
• Manager prefers candidates with skills in at least one of the following: IABP, Impella, CRRT Prismax, or EVD Drain.

Skills & Competencies

• Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Arterial line management.
• Blood product administration.
• Experience with acute ventilator management.
• Ability to care for complex post-surgical patients including open heart and TAVR recovery.

Facility Highlights

• Type: Short-Term Acute Care Hospital
• Level II Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 431
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Navy Blue

Certifications & Documentation Required

• Licenses:

  • Valid Virginia or compact RN license with primary source verification.
  • NURSYS verification required for all RNs.

• Certifications:

  • ACLS (AHA provider card only).
  • BLS (AHA provider card only).
  • NIH Stroke Certification (AHA, APEX, or Blue Cloud).
  • TNCC (Trauma Nursing Core Course) as applicable.

• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 1 year prior to start.
  • Fit mask (N95) certification, updated annually.
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as required.
  • Drug testing within 30 days prior to start.
  • Immunizations or immunity documentation for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption.
  • COVID-19 vaccination documentation recommended but not required.

• Background Checks:

  • Lifetime background check within 1 year prior to start.
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required.
  • Education verification of highest degree.

• Competency Exams:

  • Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required for RNs.
  • Color Blind Testing required for all clinical candidates.
  • General competency exam required for all clinical candidates.

• Facility Specific Documents:

  • Code of Conduct Acknowledgment.
  • Confidentiality and Security Agreement.
  • Epic Experience Screening Form (time sensitive).
  • WorkRamp Modules (orientation and competency training).
  • Job Description Acknowledgment.
  • Orientation Packet & Acknowledgement Form.

References & Work History

• Two references required:

  • One from current year of assignment.
  • One within last 2 years.
  • Must be from a manager, supervisor, team leader, Charge RN, or MD/DO/PA who supervised the candidate.
  • References from this facility or system are not accepted; must be from outside facilities.

• Employment application and work history verification for 2 years required (10 years if only CRT license).

Additional Notes

• No holiday time off approved.
• Floating to step-down unit may be required within scope.
• First-time travelers accepted.
• Locals are welcome to apply.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with strong skills in CRRT and cardiovascular ICU care, looking for a travel contract in a Level II Trauma Center environment.