Travel Nurse RN - CVICU
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Abbott Northwestern Hospital

CVICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Minneapolis, Minnesota

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (CVICU)
• Location: Minneapolis, MN
• Shift: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:30 PM)
• Hours per week: 36
• Contract length: 12 weeks
• Patient ratio: 1:2
• Weekend requirement: Work every other weekend
• Floating: Expected to float within ICU community (CVICU, Med/Surg ICU, Neuro ICU)
• Block schedule: Not accommodated
• Locals accepted: No (must be outside 100-mile radius)
• Pending license accepted: Yes
• Return to office (RTO) restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU nursing experience, with CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Licensure

• License: Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Minnesota or compact state license accepted

Facility Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care Hospital
• Designation: Magnet, Teaching, Level III Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 672
• Charting system: Excellian/Epic
• Uniform color: Navy blue
• Parking: Flat rate of $0.55/hour

Compliance and Onboarding Requirements

• Background checks:

  • Criminal background check within 1 year (7-year statewide MN search required)
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks within 1 year
• Fingerprinting: Minnesota DHS Net Study Questionnaire and fingerprint clearance required before start; candidates cannot start with fingerprints pending unless a “more time needed” letter is provided
• Preorientation modules: Must be completed within 72 hours of receiving login; modules take 3-9 hours depending on specialty
• Photo for badge: Passport-style headshot required within 48 hours of signing contract
• Physical exam: Within 12 months prior to start
• Immunizations and health screenings:

  • Tdap (Tdap attestation and physician/religious exemption accepted with restrictions)
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 12 months (TB results must be on file no later than 3 days after start)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: Proof of 2 vaccines or positive titer required (no exemptions accepted)
  • Hepatitis B: Positive IGG titer, proof of series, or signed declination required
  • Varicella: Positive IGG titer or 2 vaccines required (no exemptions accepted)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-2026 season (declinations accepted, exemptions not accepted)
• Respiratory safety clearance: OSHA clearance and fit testing required prior to start
• Drug testing: Not required for client clearance but must be within 1 year if done

Additional Requirements

• Medication and competency exams: Required annually
• References: Not required for client clearance but required for Per Diem candidates
• Guaranteed hours: Client may cancel up to 3 shifts without penalty; on-call hours do not count toward guaranteed minimum hours

Important Notes

• Candidates must be able to work every other weekend.
• Floating within ICU units is expected.
• No first-time travelers accepted.
• Pending licenses are accepted.
• Candidates must complete all required background checks, fingerprinting, health screenings, and orientation modules before starting.
• This is a travel/contract position with a 12-week assignment length.

This summary includes all relevant information for healthcare recruiters and workers considering this CVICU RN travel contract opportunity in Minneapolis, Minnesota.