Travel Cardiothoracic ICU RN - $3,089 per week

Concentric Healthcare Staffing is seeking a travel nurse RN CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care for a travel nursing job in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 06/22/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Job Title

Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular ICU (CVICU/CTICU)

Location

Chesapeake, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights | 4x12-Hour Shifts | 19:00–07:30

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care to post-operative cardiac surgery patients, including post-CABG, NSTEMI, STEMI, CHF, and acute coronary conditions in a Cardiothoracic ICU setting
• Manage and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, administer procedural and continuous IV sedation, and oversee IV insulin protocols
• Monitor and manage advanced hemodynamic devices including Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump, Impella, Pulmonary Artery/Swan-Ganz lines, and FloTrac/Vigileo systems
• Provide care for ventilated patients including ventilator management, ABG interpretation, suctioning, BiPAP/CPAP assistance, and high-flow nasal cannula (HFNC)
• Deliver strong neurological care including post-brain surgery patients, EVD/ventriculostomy management, and CVA/acute stroke management
• Utilize the universal bed model to care for patients transitioning from ICU-level to step-down status within the same unit

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia RN license or compact license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
• Minimum 2 years of experience in a CVICU or CTICU setting
• BLS and ACLS certification through the American Heart Association required
• NIHSS certification required
• Proficiency in EPIC electronic health records — no exceptions
• Demonstrated skills in arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, blood product administration, CVVHD/CRRT, and multi-system organ failure management

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Prior travel nursing experience preferred
• Experience with thermoregulation (hypothermia/hyperthermia protocols), ICP monitoring, and external ventricular drain (EVD) management
• Experience accessing implanted ports and managing chronic or acute renal failure

Why Join Us

• Work in a dynamic, high-acuity cardiovascular ICU environment with a 1:1–2 patient ratio and exposure to advanced cardiac and neurological care
• Located in the Coastal Virginia region, offering easy access to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation

Concentric Healthcare Staffing Job ID #746871. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse - CVICU

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Recognized by both RNVIP and AlliedVIP as a Top Agency for 2024 and 2025, Concentric Healthcare Staffing continues to set the standard for transparency, education, and partnership in healthcare staffing. Concentric connects nursing, allied, therapy, and behavioral health professionals to rewarding travel and PRN opportunities across the country, building experiences rooted in clarity and trust.

The company believes healthcare professionals deserve more than job listings; they deserve insight. Recruiters act as consultants who explain market trends, pay structures, and facility expectations so every clinician understands the “why” behind each opportunity. This educational approach empowers travelers and PRN staff to make decisions that align with their personal goals and professional growth.

Concentric offers both travel contracts and per diem (PRN) staffing, giving healthcare professionals flexibility and facilities dependable coverage. With dedicated Travel Nursing, Allied and Therapy, and Per Diem Divisions, the team provides specialized support tailored to each discipline.

Concentric measures success by the confidence and satisfaction of the professionals it serves. Whether guiding a nurse to their next adventure, an allied clinician seeking balance, or a behavioral health professional choosing flexible PRN work, Concentric’s mission remains clear: to support, educate, and empower those who care for others

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