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

Registered Nurse (RN) | Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit
Location: Reston, VA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – CVICU | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)

Location

Reston, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Nights | Expected 36 hours/week | Projected Start: November 2, 2026

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary nursing care to cardiovascular ICU patients, including fresh post-cardiac surgery recovery
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:1 for immediate post-surgical patients and 1:2 for POD 1–3 patients
• Operate and monitor advanced hemodynamic support devices including balloon pump, Impella, and Hemosphere/Acumen monitoring systems
• Document patient care accurately using the Meditech Expanse electronic documentation system
• Fulfill scheduling requirements including 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
• Float to other units as needed, maintaining the same patient ratio as the assigned unit

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Virginia (or compact state eligibility)
• Minimum 2 years of experience with fresh cardiac surgery patients in a CVICU or similar setting
• ACLS certification required
• Proficiency with balloon pump and Impella devices
• Experience with Hemosphere or Acumen hemodynamic monitoring systems

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Familiarity with Meditech Expanse documentation platform
• Experience supporting a new or expanding cardiac surgery program
• Strong critical care assessment and hemodynamic management skills

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to contribute to a newly launched cardiac surgery program in a dynamic and growing CVICU environment
• Work alongside an experienced clinical team with access to advanced cardiac technology and equipment