CVICU 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

Schedule

• Night shift: 4 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM to 7:00 AM)
• 36 or 48 hours options available
• Every other weekend and every other holiday required
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• Maximum 40 hours allowed for time off

Required Qualifications

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

Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (CVICU)
• Minimum years of experience: Not explicitly stated; assume standard CVICU RN experience expected (typically 1-2 years critical care experience preferred)
• No prior travel experience explicitly required

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Proof of I9 or attestation
• Government-issued photo ID (must be carried during hours of service)
• Background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification (BSN preferred; ASN minimum if no BSN)
• Transcript or official diploma (photocopies not accepted)
• Education verification through third-party vendor
• Fingerprinting may be required depending on unit; facility will notify if needed
• Abuse registry search required only for specific units (not applicable here)
• Primary source verification of RN license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RN license
• Physical exam within 12 months of start attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Drug testing within 2 months of start, including 10-panel screen with marijuana and fentanyl
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap (no exemptions)
  • 2-step TB test or Qgold (Tspot not accepted)
  • Measles, Mumps, Rubella (2 vaccines or positive titer; no declinations)
  • Hepatitis B surface antibody positive titer or antigen titer protocol
  • Varicella (2 vaccines or titer; declination accepted but must be documented)
  • Seasonal flu vaccine required during flu season (no exemptions)
• Fit testing for patient-facing clinical roles (completed onsite if required)
• Professional appearance guidelines must be reviewed and acknowledged
• Facility-specific compliance forms and release authorizations must be completed prior to start

Orientation & Testing

• Pass/Fail cardiac rhythm assessment required during orientation for adult inpatient RN positions
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams required as applicable

Additional Notes

• References: Proof of 2 clinical references or hospital evaluations required
• Performance evaluations required if previously worked with the agency over 1 year
• Employment application/resume required
• Skills checklist must be updated annually for applicable units

This position offers a challenging critical care environment with a focus on cardiothoracic and vascular surgical patients, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with rigorous facility and state requirements.