Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Medical Center

Registered Nurse - CVICU (Richmond, Virginia)

Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Day or Night (3 shifts of 12 hours each; 7:00 AM–7:00 PM or 7:00 PM–7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Job Description

• Work in a Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU)
• Must have experience in CSICU or CVICU at a Level 1 facility
• EPIC electronic health record experience required (no exceptions)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia (permanent license only; temporary licenses not accepted)
• Minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience, with experience within the last year required
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Experience Requirements

• Prior travel experience not explicitly required
• CSICU/CVICU experience at a Level 1 facility mandatory

Background and Screening Requirements

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • All states lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State of permanent residence
  • VA Statewide Repository Search
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check fingerprint results required for RNs in Pediatrics, NICU, Behavioral Health, and Labor & Delivery units (results can pend if proof of submission is on file)
• Virginia Central Registry (CPS) search required within 48 hours of contract signing for certain units; candidates may start with results pending if submission proof is on file
• Fingerprinting required as per unit/facility specifics; proof of submission must be on file prior to start

Health and Immunization Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccine or declination required
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per specified timelines (Q-gold/T-spot or two PPDs)
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status
• Titers required for Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, and Varicella; booster required if low titer
• Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination required
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required for the 2025-26 season (declinations not accepted; agency exemption form required)
• Drug testing within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant drug screens not accepted)

Competency and Orientation Requirements

• Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required for RNs
• Abuse reporting competency covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, neglect, or exploitation of vulnerable adults
• Color blindness testing required
• Competency exams and unit-specific certifications as outlined in unit job descriptions
• Orientation includes exams/tests such as Pharmacology, Point of Care Testing, Airborne Precaution Mask Fitting, and Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) for ICU and Tele/Step-Down units
• Completion of assigned learning modules (~6 hours) during orientation week required

Additional Notes

• No onsite certification renewals; all certifications must be current at start (no expiring within 1 month of contract start)
• Candidates must bring mask (cloth acceptable), non-wireless headphones, and a laptop or cell phone to orientation (notify if not available)
• Performance evaluations are completed at end of assignment, not required prior to start

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CVICU Registered Nurse travel contract position in Richmond, Virginia.