Travel Nurse RN - Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit in Chesapeake, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Agency: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Malone Healthcare to find a qualified CVICU RN in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320!

Job ID: 905728

Job Title


Registered Nurse - CVICU / Cardiothoracic ICU

Location


Chesapeake, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract (13 Weeks, with Possible Extension) | Nights | 4×12-Hour Shifts | 19:00-07:30 | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract period are expected

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a Cardiothoracic ICU setting utilizing a universal bed model, which includes caring for step-down patients as needed
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz lines; administer blood products and continuous IV sedation; titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Operate and interpret hemodynamic monitoring devices including FloTrac/Vigileo; manage Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump (IABP) and Impella devices
• Care for post-cardiac surgery patients (including direct OR arrivals), pre/post cardiac cath/intervention patients, and patients with multi-system organ failure
• Provide strong neurological care including post-brain surgery patients, EVD/ventriculostomy experience, and CVA/acute stroke management
• Maintain active BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certifications throughout the duration of the contract

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a CVICU or CTICU setting
• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license required in hand at time of submission - no exceptions
• BLS and ACLS certifications through American Heart Association only - no exceptions
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Proficiency in Epic EMR required - no exceptions
• EKG/telemetry competency test required prior to start (minimum passing score of 80%; one attempt given, no remediation available)
• Must pass facility fit testing; PAPR accommodations are not available - any history of fit test issues will disqualify a candidate
• No prior license or background hits will be accepted - no exceptions
• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Previous travel nursing experience strongly preferred
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT, IV insulin protocols, and ventilator management including BiPAP, CPAP, and High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
• Experience with CABG patients and procedural sedation administration
• Familiarity with surgical wound care including wound drains and wound VAC management

Why Join Us

• Work in the Coastal Virginia region, offering proximity to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and a wide range of outdoor and waterway activities
• Opportunity for contract extension in a high-acuity, specialized critical care environment with a diverse patient population

About Malone Healthcare

At Malone Healthcare, there’s nothing we love more than helping healthcare professionals and healthcare facilities connect to accomplish amazing things. Our values-based approach means you’ll always get our undivided attention and a work ethic you can count on. Start your journey with flexibility and opportunity to fit your schedule.

As a healthcare provider, you have decided to take on a career that will challenge you in many ways and provide you with one of the most rewarding experiences you can have in life, helping others. At Malone Healthcare, we are here to help you become the healthcare professional that you wish to be by providing you with the best job opportunities possible. 

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