Registered Nurse – Cardiac Care Unit
Charlottesville, Virginia
University of Virginia Medical Center

Registered Nurse – Cardiac Care Unit (CCU)

Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Provide nursing care in a cardiac medicine ICU setting.
• Must be familiar with Swan-Ganz catheters, vasoactive drips, arterial lines, advanced heart failure management, and post-procedure care including STEMIs and TAVRs.
• Night shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).
• Schedule includes every other weekend and every other holiday.
• Time off: Maximum 40 hours approved; no time off approval around Labor Day.
• Must adhere to the facility’s float policy.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia (VA license pending submissions accepted).
• Minimum 1 year of recent experience in Coronary Care Unit (CCU) or cardiac medicine ICU.
• Current ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) certification.
• Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) required.
• Strong familiarity with Swan-Ganz catheters.
• Experience and familiarity with advanced heart failure (HF) management.
• Experience and familiarity with post-procedure care for STEMIs and TAVRs.
• Familiarity with cardiac medicine ICU environment and patient care.

Compliance and Documentation Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service.
• Background checks: 7-year criminal history, education verification (BSN preferred; ASN minimum if no BSN), EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks required and must be current.
• Fingerprinting required for certain behavioral health units; may be required on a case-by-case basis.
• Official transcripts required (photocopies of diplomas not accepted).
• Proof of 2 clinical references required.
• Employment application and skills checklist must be completed and updated annually.
• Physical exam within 12 months prior to start, attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position.
• Drug screening: 10-panel including marijuana and fentanyl, within 2 months of start and updated annually.
• Immunizations and health screenings required:

  • Tdap (no exemptions allowed)
  • 2-step TB test or Qgold (Tspot not accepted), chest X-ray if positive.
  • Annual TB questionnaire if past positive.
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer required; no declinations accepted for measles.
  • Hepatitis B: Positive surface antibody titer required or antigen titer if antibody low/negative.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines or titer required; declination accepted but must be documented.
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required during flu season (no exemptions).
• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions.
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged.
• Fit testing for patient-facing clinical roles will be completed onsite if required.
• Various facility-specific compliance forms must be completed prior to start (e.g., release authorization, traveler compliance, TB screening).

Additional Notes

• Shift offers 36 or 48 hours per week, with this position specifically offering 36 hours/week.
• Orientation includes competency exams and medication/pharmacology testing as applicable.
• No time off approval around Labor Day; maximum 40 hours time off allowed during contract.

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with strong cardiac ICU skills seeking a 13-week travel assignment on nights in Virginia.