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: 01/12/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Cardio Thoracic ICU position, requiring a VA or compact RN license and strong neuro and cardiac critical care skills.

Responsibilities

• Work in the Cardio Thoracic ICU of a hospital with an 8-bed unit
• Provides care to post-operative CABG, acute cardiac, and stepdown patients using a universal bed model
• Patient ratios are 1:1 to 1:2
• Night shift schedule (3x12 hour shifts, 19:00-7:30), weekends and holidays required
• Floating within the hospital required
• Uses Epic EMR; Epic proficiency required
• Care involves use of advanced equipment including FloTrac/Vigileo, Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Impella, Hemosphere, Quantum, and Accuryn
• Will provide nursing care for complex cardiac and stepdown patients, including those post-cardiac surgery and neuro patients
• Responsible for advanced procedures such as arterial and central line management, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, CVVHD/CRRT, ventilator management, and wound care
• Support provided by the multidisciplinary ICU team
• Pre-employment modules (3 hours, billable) must be completed before start
• Fit testing required and must be passed; no exceptions for PAPR
• Required to work some holidays and every other weekend during contract
• RTO must be submitted and is subject to approval on a case-by-case basis
• Cannot accommodate block scheduling
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required at time of consideration
• No prior license or background hits accepted
• Minimum 2 years of recent experience in CVICU/CTICU nursing
• Current BLS, ACLS (AHA) and NIHSS certifications required
• Strong neuro experience, including post-brain surgery and EVD/ventriculostomy required
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• Must pass EKG test (≥80%); only one attempt permitted
• No PAPR accommodation available; must successfully complete facility fit testing
• Drivers License must be provided for address verification
• Candidates must reside at least 50 miles from the facility

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts

American Traveler Job ID #P-647482. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - Cardiothoracic ICU

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