Job Description
Travel RN - Cardiothoracic ICU American Traveler - 4.0 Chesapeake, VA Job Details Contract $2,977.04 a week 10 hours ago Qualifications Insulin administration CVICU experience Cardiothoracic critical & intensive care Neurocritical care Stroke emergency response Wound VAC Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) RN License Personal protective equipment (PPE) use Cardiac rhythm analysis Tracheostomy care BLS Certification Isolation techniques (health monitoring and safety measures) Invasive monitoring Cardiac catheterization Mechanical ventilation monitoring ACLS Certification Monitoring and managing IVs Central Line Care Working with individuals in post-surgery recovery Driver's License Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines Clinical information systems NIHSS Certification Cardiovascular post-procedure care Blood transfusion Bilevel positive airway pressure (BiPAP) machines Advanced wound care Patient treatment
Procedural Sedation Full Job Description Assignment Overview Shift:
Nights, 4x12hrs Hours:
48 hrs/wk Start Date:
Jun 22, 2026 Length:
13 weeks Openings:
1 Description American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardiothoracic ICU position requiring a minimum of 2 years CVICU/CTICU
experience, Epic proficiency, and a VA or Compact RN license. Details Work setting is a Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) in a hospital environment 8-bed unit utilizing a universal bed model — ICU patients downgraded to step-down status remain in the CTICU until discharge, requiring nurses to care for both ICU and step-down patients Patient population includes post-operative CABG adults, Acute Coronary Syndrome, NSTEMI, STEMI, and CHF Patient ratio is 1:1-2 Equipment used includes Hemosphere, Quantum, and Accuryn monitoring systems Epic EMR proficiency required — no exceptions Schedule is nights, 4x12-hour shifts (19:00-07:30), every other weekend, with holiday and float requirements Block scheduling cannot be accommodated Requirements Active VA or Compact RN license currently in hand — no exceptions Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required Minimum 2 years of experience in a CVICU or CTICU required Epic EMR proficiency required Required skills include: arterial line management, blood product administration, central line care/management, PICC line management, IV insertion, continuous IV sedation, procedural sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, strong neuro experience (post-brain surgery, EVD/ventriculostomy), FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ failure, CABG care, IABP, Impella, post-cardiac surgery care (directly and indirectly from OR), pre/post cardiac cath/intervention, PA line/Swan-Ganz monitoring, IV insulin protocols, CVVHD/CRRT, CVA/acute stroke management, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, HFNC, ABG interpretation, ETT/NT suctioning, ventilator management, infection prevention, isolation precautions/PPE, and surgical wound/wound vac care Preferred skills include: thermoregulation (hypothermia/hyperthermia), chronic/acute renal failure management, port access, external ventricular drain (EVD) management, and ICP monitoring Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a valid Driver's License must be provided for address verification No license or background issues of any kind will be considered Two professional references required for consideration A copy of Driver's License and Social Security Card are required for consideration Additional Information Travel experience is preferred but not required Provide nursing care to critically ill cardiothoracic patients including post-surgical, cardiac, and step-down patients as part of the universal bed model Holiday coverage is required within the contract period
