Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse - CVICU

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
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
• Day 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
• Must adhere to facility float policy

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) experience within the last year
• Experience in Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit (CTICU)
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience in an inpatient setting
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS and ACLS required (AHA or ARC accepted)
• Other certifications (PALS, NRP, TNCC, CHEMO, etc.) may be required based on unit assignment but not specified for this role
• Medication Test/Pharmacology Competency Exam required as applicable
• Pass/Fail Cardiac Rhythm Assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Physical exam and health screenings as per facility policy

Health & Immunization Requirements

• Negative TB test or chest X-ray (2-step PPD or Qgold within 12 months; Tspot not accepted)
• Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap vaccination (no declinations or exemptions allowed)
• Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations accepted
• Hepatitis B: Positive Hep B Surface Antibody titer required or specific antigen testing as per policy
• Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but must be documented
• Flu vaccination required annually (no exemptions or declinations accepted)
• Drug testing: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually

Background & Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 60 days of start, updated annually
• Education verification required (BSN preferred; ASN minimum if no BSN)
• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID required during hours of service
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated every 30 days
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit (facility will notify)
• Abuse registry search required only for specific units (not applicable here)
• References: 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Employment application and skills checklist required

Additional Notes

• Candidate must review and initial professional appearance guidelines and traveler compliance documents
• Fit testing required for patient-facing clinical roles, completed onsite if required
• Block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Must be able to work every other weekend and holiday
• Must adhere to facility float policy

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized cardiovascular ICU setting with complex surgical patients, requiring strong critical care nursing skills and certifications.