Travel Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse
3 days ago
Chesapeake
American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Chesapeake, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements • Specialty: CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care, • Discipline: RN, • Start Date: 04/20/2026, • Duration: 13 weeks, • 36 hours per week, • Shift: 12 hours, nights, • Employment Type: Travel Assignment Overview • Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs, • Hours: 36 hrs/wk, • Start Date: Apr 20, 2026, • Length: 13 weeks, • Cardiothoracic ICU (CTICU) in a hospital setting with an 8-bed unit, • Post-operative CABG adult patients, Acute Coronary Syndrome (NSTEMI, STEMI), CHF, • Universal bed model — ICU patients downgraded to step-down status remain in the CTICU until discharge, requiring care of both ICU and step-down level patients, • Patient ratio: 1:1–2, • Night shift, 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM, • Schedule is 3x12 or 4x12 shifts per week, • Block scheduling is not available, • Weekday, every other weekend, and holiday coverage required within the contract period, • Floating is required, • EMR: Epic proficiency required, • Monitoring equipment used includes Hemosphere, Quantum, and AccurynRequirements, • 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 CVICU/CTICU experience required, • Epic proficiency required — no exceptions, • Required skills: 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, FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, multi-system organ failure, CABG care, IABP, Impella, post-cardiac surgery care (directly and not directly 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 and isolation precautions/PPE, and surgical wound/wound vac care, • Preferred skills: thermoregulation (hypothermia/hyperthermia), chronic/acute renal failure, port access, external ventricular drain (EVD) management, and ICP monitoring, • Strong neuro experience required, including post-brain surgery and EVD/ventriculostomy experience, • Clean license and background required — any prior hits will disqualify a candidate, • Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility, • Driver's license required for address verification, • Two professional references required for consideration, • Social Security card copy required for considerationAdditional Information, • Travel experience is preferred but not required, • The 50-mile radius rule is a baseline eligibility requirement — candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be considered With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements. American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment. With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.