Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse - $2,768 per week
Charlottesville, VA, 22904, USA
- Healthcare
- Contract
- Travel nurse
- CVICU nurse
- Cardiovascular ICU
This position is for a Travel Cardiovascular ICU Registered Nurse providing specialized care in a 24-bed thoracic cardiovascular ICU at a major academic medical center in Charlottesville, VA. The nurse will manage complex cardiac and thoracic cases, including surgeries and post-operative care, working 12-hour night shifts for a 13-week contract. Required qualifications include RN licensure, experience in CVICU care, Epic charting proficiency, and certifications like BLS and ACLS.
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 02/02/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 48 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, nights
- Employment Type: Travel
Opportunity:
RN - CVICU
Job Details:
• Work night shifts in 24-bed Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU (TCV ICU)
• Available for 36 or 48 hours per week
• Every other weekend and every other holiday schedule
• 2:1 patient ratio for days, nights, and weekends
• 24 hours of orientation provided
• Serve patients undergoing cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical procedures including CABG, valve replacement/repair, heart transplantation, and lung transplantation
• Care for adult and geriatric patients with diagnoses including CAD, MI, valvular disease, heart failure, aortic aneurysm, lung cancer, and esophageal cancer
• Must have 2 years of experience with previous charge experience preferred
• Epic charting system experience required
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Must adhere to facility float policy within scope of practice
• BSN preferred
• Virginia license required (pending acceptable but must have in-hand Wednesday before start date)
• Nursys verification required for submission
• Up to 40 hours of requested time off per 13-week contract
• Block scheduling cannot be accommodated or guaranteed
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Must be skilled in arterial line management, ventilator management, central line care, blood product administration, cardiac drip titration, and post-cardiac surgery care
Facility:
This major academic medical center operates a comprehensive cardiovascular program with a specialized 24-bed intensive care unit dedicated to thoracic and cardiovascular patients. The facility provides advanced cardiac and thoracic surgical services including heart and lung transplantation, complex valve procedures, and mechanical circulatory support. The unit features state-of-the-art equipment including ECMO, IABP, CRRT systems, and advanced monitoring capabilities, supported by interdisciplinary teams including respiratory services, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and specialized cardiac care professionals.
Location:
Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville offers a perfect blend of historic charm and modern amenities, home to the University of Virginia and situated in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The area provides excellent cultural attractions, outdoor recreation opportunities, and a vibrant downtown scene, making it an ideal location for healthcare professionals seeking both career advancement and quality of life.
Adex Job ID #3143278. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined.
About ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLCADEX has been placing healthcare professionals across the US since 2004. Originally founded in Atlanta, GA, the company's headquarters are now located in Tampa, FL. JCAHO certified since 2009.
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