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 (Nights)

Location

Reston, Virginia

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13-Week Assignment | Night Shift (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM) | 36 Hours per Week | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct primary nursing care for fresh cardiac surgery patients in a CVICU setting, including immediate post-surgical 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 equipment including balloon pump, Impella, and hemosphere or acumen monitoring systems
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech Expanse electronic health records system
• Participate in a newly launched cardiac surgery program, contributing to unit growth and patient outcomes
• Adhere to floating policy, maintaining the same patient ratio as the unit floated to when applicable

Required Qualifications

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license valid in Virginia or compact state eligibility
• Minimum 1–2 years of experience with fresh cardiac surgery patients and direct primary recovery in a CVICU environment
• Current ACLS certification
• Proficiency with balloon pump management
• Ability to commit to 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks per scheduling requirements

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Experience with Impella device management
• Familiarity with hemosphere or acumen hemodynamic monitoring systems
• Prior travel nursing experience in a cardiac or critical care setting

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to be part of a newly launched cardiac surgery program, offering unique professional growth and skill development
• Work in a specialized, high-acuity CVICU environment with a focused patient population and primary nursing model