CVICU Registered Nurse
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse – Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Night (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each; 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
Hours per Week: 36

Unit Description

• Cardiac Surgery Intensive Care Unit (CSICU/CVICU) at a Level 1 facility
• Experience in CSICU/CVICU required
• EPIC electronic health record system experience required (no exceptions)

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of CVICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Health and Safety Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands of the position
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (vaccine or declination)
  • Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella (titers required; booster if low titer)
  • Hepatitis B (titer, vaccine series, or declination)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per protocol (Q-gold/T-spot within 30 days of start or two PPDs)
• Annual TB questionnaire required regardless of TB status
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required (no declinations accepted)
• Drug screening within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum; instant drug screens not accepted)

Background and Compliance Checks

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • All states lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State of permanent residence
  • VA Statewide Repository Search
  • Sex offender registry
  • Education verification
• E-Verify/I9 attestation required
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Virginia State Police fingerprint-based national criminal background check required (results can pend if proof of submission is on file)
• Central Registry Search (CPS) required within 48 hours of contract signing; candidates may start with results pending if submission proof is provided
• Education verification: degree from an accredited nursing program (NLN or CCNE) required

Orientation and Competency Testing

• Orientation includes:

  • Pharmacology exam
  • Point of Care Testing
  • Airborne Precaution Mask Fitting
  • Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) for ICU and Telemetry/Step-Down units
• Completion of assigned learning modules (~6 hours) during orientation week
• Competency exams required, including medication/pharmacology competency and abuse reporting competency covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, and neglect/exploitation of vulnerable adults

Additional Notes

• Candidates must bring the following items prior to document due date:

  • Mask (cloth acceptable)
  • Headphones (non-wireless)
  • Laptop or cell phone (notify if not available)
• No onsite certification renewals; renewals must be scheduled prior to contract start
• Performance evaluations are completed at the end of the assignment, not required prior to start

This position is ideal for experienced cardiac surgery ICU nurses seeking a travel contract in a high-acuity, level 1 facility with a focus on cardiac critical care.