Travel Registered Nurse - Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular - Reston, VA

Travel assignment, 8 weeks, 12hr days, 48 hours a week, starting October 26, 2026.

Pay as Cross Country posts it: about $3,740 a week in all, a taxable rate of $32.22 an hour plus $2,065 a week in housing and meal stipends.

Job Summary

The organization is seeking a registered nurse specializing in the Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) in Reston, Virginia. This position involves providing specialized care for cardiac surgery patients during their primary recovery, focusing on immediate post-surgical stabilization and monitoring in a dedicated Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit.

Job Details

• Position Description: Responsible for caring for cardiac surgery patients in a 4-bed unit with patient ratios of 1:1 for immediate post-surgical recovery and 1:2 for subsequent care. The role includes performing procedures specific to cardiac surgery recovery, utilizing advanced skills such as ACLS training, balloon pump, Impella, Hemosphere, or Acumen systems.
• Required Qualifications: Valid nursing license, ACLS certification, 1-2 years of experience with cardiac surgery patients, and experience with advanced cardiac recovery procedures.
• Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, with a minimum of 48 hours per week.
• Additional Information: Candidate must be prepared to start within two weeks of the assignment offer, with the assignment lasting approximately eight weeks. The unit emphasizes adherence to specific policies, guidelines, and dress code requirements.
• Submission Requirements: Submittals are welcomed according to current specifications.

Benefits

• The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
• Private housing or generous housing allowance
• Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
• Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
• Competitive salaries
• Referral bonuses
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Direct deposit/free checking
• Unlimited free CE credits