GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Charlottesville, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CVICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/19/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Charlottesville, Virginia

Advance your nursing career as a CVICU Registered Nurse (RN) with a travel assignment in Charlottesville, VA (22908). This high-demand healthcare job places you in a leading Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU, offering exceptional clinical experience and the chance to explore the vibrant Blue Ridge Mountains region. Join our healthcare team and make an impact in Virginia nursing jobs.

Travel Nurse Job Details

• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia 22908
• Unit: Thoracic Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU) – 24 beds
• Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
• Start Date: January 19, 2026
• End Date: April 20, 2026
• Duration: 13-week contract
• Shift: Night shifts, 3x12-hour (19:00 – 07:00); 36 or 48 hours/week
• Scheduling: Self-scheduling; every other weekend and holiday required
• Patient Population: Adult and geriatric patients
• Orientation: 24 hours (includes modules)

Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU or critical care nursing experience
• Active Virginia RN license (pending accepted; must be in hand before start date)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Epic EMR charting experience
• BSN preferred
• Charge nurse and Level I Trauma experience preferred
• Ability to float within scope of practice
• Professional references required
• Flu vaccine required (no exemptions)

CVICU Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver expert care for cardiac, vascular, and thoracic surgical patients (CABG, valve replacement/repair, heart/lung transplantation)
• Manage complex conditions: CAD, MI, valvular disease, heart failure, aortic aneurysm/dissection, thoracic malignancies
• Assist with advanced procedures: open chest resuscitation, ECMO, IABP, CRRT, TEE, bronchoscopy
• Administer and titrate cardiac/vasoactive drips; manage ventilators, arterial/central lines; interpret ABGs and dysrhythmias
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (PT, RT, pharmacy, radiology, social services)
• Follow infection prevention protocols and isolation precautions
• Participate in self-scheduling and work required weekends/holidays
• Document patient care accurately using Epic EMR

Discover rewarding travel nursing jobs in Virginia and experience Charlottesville's unique blend of culture and outdoor adventure. Apply now to join our healthcare team and take the next step in your CVICU nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare Job ID #444636. 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: CVICU

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