Travel CVICU RN: Fresh Cardiac Surgery Care, 1:1

American Traveler, LLC.; Reston (VA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Housing Allowance

Travel Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Per Diem

Job summary

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced CVICU RN for our new cardiac surgery program. Requires direct primary recovery and advanced hemodynamic skills, with 4-bed unit support and 1:1 post-surgical care.

The role offers 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM), 36 hours per week, and weekend rotations every 4 weeks. Travel-oriented benefits include housing and licensure reimbursement, with preference for candidates outside a 50-mile radius.

Qualifications

• Active RN license (VA or compact)
• Certification in ACLS and NIH Stroke required
• 2 years RN experience including 1–2 years in fresh cardiac surgery patient care with direct recovery experience
• Advanced hemodynamic monitoring experience required

Responsibilities

• 4-bed CVICU unit supporting new cardiac surgery program
• Patient ratios of 1:1 for immediate post-surgical patients and 1:2 for POD 1–3
• Primary nursing care model with unit staffing support
• Uses Meditech Expanse for documentation
• Scheduled 36 hours per week with 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks
• Floating required at same patient ratio as the unit floated to
• 12-hour day shifts from 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM
• Provide direct recovery care to fresh cardiac surgery patients in a new program
• Navy blue scrubs per unit dress code
• Must reside outside 50-mile radius of the facility; no local candidates
• First-time travelers may be considered if meeting experience requirements

Skills

ACLS certification

NIH Stroke Certification

Cardiac surgery patient care

Direct primary recovery experience

Hemodynamic monitoring

Tools

Meditech Expanse

Balloon pump

Impella training

Hemosphere monitoring

Acumen monitoring

Job description

American Traveler, LLC. is seeking an experienced CVICU RN for our new cardiac surgery program. Requires direct primary recovery and advanced hemodynamic skills, with 4-bed unit support and 1:1 post-surgical care.

The role offers 12-hour day shifts (7:00 AM–7:00 PM), 36 hours per week, and weekend rotations every 4 weeks. Travel-oriented benefits include housing and licensure reimbursement, with preference for candidates outside a 50-mile radius.