Posted 09/23/2026 · Job #521016
CVICU RN- Richmond, Virginia
Job Description
CVICU Registered Nurse Travel Assignment in Richmond, VA
Experienced CVICU RN needed for a high-acuity cardiac critical care travel nurse assignment in Richmond, Virginia. Join a fast-paced Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit and provide expert care for complex post-operative cardiac surgery patients, advanced monitoring, and life-support therapies. Richmond, VA 23219 offers a welcoming mix of historic charm, vibrant neighborhoods, and convenient access to dining, culture, and the scenic James River.
Job Details
- Specialty: Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU/CSICU)
- Job Type: Travel Registered Nurse assignment
- Assignment Length: 13 weeks
- Shift: 3×12-hour nights
- Shift Duration: 12 hours
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,070-$2,180
- Start Date: 10/12/2026
- Location: Richmond, VA 23219
- Setting: High-acuity cardiac surgery intensive care unit
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
- Orientation: 16 hours
- Scheduling: Self-scheduling
Job Requirements
- Active Virginia RN license or compact license in hand at time of submission
- Minimum 1 year of nursing experience required; 3 years of CVICU/CSICU experience strongly preferred
- Level I facility experience required
- Epic charting experience required
- Current ACLS and BLS certifications required
- Strong experience with CRRT, IABP, ECMO, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, telemetry, ventilators, and conscious sedation
- Experience recovering post-operative cardiothoracic surgery patients preferred
- BSN preferred
- Ability to work nights and every other weekend
- 2 professional references required
Responsibilities
- Provide expert critical care nursing for adults and geriatrics in a 14-bed cardiac surgery ICU
- Monitor and manage patients recovering from CABG, valve repair/replacement, aortic surgery, VAD procedures, thoracic surgery, and transplant cases
- Support patients requiring advanced cardiac support therapies such as ECMO, CRRT, IABP, and LVAD/RVAD devices
- Perform invasive hemodynamic monitoring and assist with vasoactive medication titration
- Deliver close post-operative recovery care for complex cardiothoracic and vascular patients
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary support teams to promote safe, coordinated patient care
- Float within scope as needed and adapt to a dynamic critical care environment
Apply now to take the next step in your CVICU nursing career with this travel RN opportunity in Richmond, VA.
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal Opportunity
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