CVICU Registered Nurse
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Abbott Northwestern Hospital

Job Opportunity: CVICU Registered Nurse

Location: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 12 weeks

Job Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour night shifts
• Patient Ratio: 1:2
• Experience Required: Minimum 2 years in specialty
• First-time Travelers: Not accepted
• Weekend Requirement: Work every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Expected to float within ICU community (CVICU, Med/Surg ICU, Neuro ICU)
• Block Schedule: Not accommodated
• Local Candidates: Not accepted (must be outside 100-mile radius)
• Pending License: Accepted
• Return to Office Restrictions: Ideally no more than 5 days

Specialty Requirements & Skills

• PA catheter interpretation and analysis required
• Open heart recovery experience strongly preferred
• Experience with LVAD, RVAD, Impella, IABP required
• CRRT with Prismaflex and ECMO preferred
• Competency with ventilators and hemodynamic monitoring including PA catheters
• Targeted Temperature Management
• Bedside tracheostomies and PEG tubes
• Endotool for glucose monitoring
• Temporary pacemakers
• Experience with Heart Mate 2 & 3, Centra Mag, Impella, Balloon Pump

Certifications Required

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• Other certifications as applicable per unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) may be required based on assignment specifics

Licensure

• Must hold a valid Registered Nurse (RN) license for Minnesota
• Primary source verification of license required
• Pending licenses accepted

Background & Compliance

• Criminal background check required within one year of start date
• MN DHS Net Study Fingerprint clearance required prior to start (no fingerprints pending allowed)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within one year of start
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start required
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Adult Tdap (no declinations accepted without exemption approval)
  • Negative TB test or chest x-ray as per guidelines
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer required)
  • Hepatitis B (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Varicella (proof of immunity or vaccination series)
  • Seasonal flu vaccination documentation required for 2025-2026 season (declinations accepted)
• Drug testing within 1 year of start (9 panel acceptable)

Additional Requirements

• Must complete assigned online pre-orientation modules within 72 hours of assignment start
• Passport-style photo required within 48 hours of contract signing for badge issuance
• Medication and pharmacology competency exams required
• Skills checklist required annually
• Must be able to work in a latex-free environment (latex allergy accommodations available)

Facility Information

• Type: Short Term Acute Care
• Magnet recognized, Teaching hospital, Level III Trauma center
• Total staffed beds: 672
• Charting system: Excellian/Epic
• Uniform color: Navy Blue

Notes

• Candidates must be able to meet all licensure, certification, and background requirements prior to start
• Prior travel experience is not required for this position
• Candidates must be willing to float within ICU units as needed
• Weekend work every other weekend is mandatory

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Minnesota
• Minimum 2 years of CVICU experience, including experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Proficient in PA catheter interpretation and analysis
• Experience in Neuro ICU

This position is ideal for experienced CVICU RNs seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, teaching hospital environment with advanced cardiac and critical care technology.