Cardiac Thoracic ICU

Grace Federal Solutions; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Grace Federal Solutions is seeking a Cardiac Thoracic ICU traveler in Virginia (Chesapeake). The role involves monitoring advanced life-support equipment, administering medications, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to plan complex care.

Requirements include 2 years CVICU/CTICU, BLS/ACLS/NIHSS, VA OR Compact License, EPIC charting; night shift 4x12s; travel assignment with float and weekend coverage.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in a CVICU/CTICU.
• BLS, ACLS required via American Heart Association; NIHSS required

Responsibilities

• Monitor advanced life-support equipment and administer medications.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex care plans.
• Respond quickly to life-threatening events while delivering compassionate patient care.

Skills

CVICU/CTICU experience

Critical thinking

Fast response

Team collaboration

Tools

EPIC Charting Proficiency

Hemosphere

Quantum

Accuryn

Job description

Job Title: Cardiac Thoracic ICU
Location: Virginia (Chesapeake)
Contract Type: Traveler
Start Date: 06/22/2026
Pay Range: Competitive
Ready for your next big move? Start here. Chesapeake, Virginia, has a strong healthcare presence within the Hampton Roads region, offering opportunities to work in diverse healthcare systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams. The city also provides a high quality of life with a lower cost of living than many metro areas, access to coastal recreation, and a family-friendly community that supports both professional growth and work-life balance.

Role Overview:

This role involves monitor advanced life-support equipment, administer medications, and collaborate closely with multidisciplinary teams to manage complex care plans. This role requires strong critical thinking skills and the ability to respond quickly to life-threatening situations while delivering compassionate patient care.

Requirements:

• 2 years of experience in a CVICU/CTICU
• Flu Vaccine Required - Medical/Religious Exemptions and Declinations Allowed
• BLS, ACLS required via American Heart Association; NIHSS required
• VA OR Compact License in hand at the time of submittal
• EPIC Charting Proficiency Experience Required
• Skills Required: Arterial line management; Blood Product Administration; Central line care/management; PICC line management; Starting IVs; Continuous IV sedation; Procedural Sedation Administration; Titrate Cardiac drips; Titrate Vasoactive drips; strong neuro experience required (post brain surgery, EVD exp/ventriculostomy); FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring, Interpretation of dysrhythmias, Management of dysrhythmias, Multi-system organ failure; CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft); Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump; Impella; Post Cardiac Surgery (directly from the OR); Post Cardiac Surgery (Not directly from the OR); Pre/Post Cardiac Cath/intervention; Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring; IV insulin protocols; CVVHD/CRRT; CVA/Acute Stroke management; Assist with management of BiPAP, CPAP; Care of Ventilated Patient; High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC); Interpretation of ABGs; Suctioning (ETT, NT); Ventilator Management; Infection Prevention; Isolation Precautions/ Use of PPE; Surgical Wounds with drains/Wound VacSkills/Experience Preferred: Chemo experience, anticoagulants, Pharmacokinetic Dosing, Renal Dosing
• Skills Preferred: Thermoregulation: hypothermia/hyperthermia; Chronic/Acute Renal Failure; Accessing Ports; External ventricular drains (EVD); ICP monitoring
• Special Equipment: Hemosphere, Quantum, Accuryn

Schedule:

• Shift: Night 4x12-Hour (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Float Required
• Weekend Coverage: Every Other