Travel Nurse RN - CVICU

Overview

GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN for a 13‑week assignment in the Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU) in Mechanicsville, VA (Richmond area).

• Start date:
  
  May 26, 2026
• End date:
  August 22, 2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 12‑hour nights, every other weekend and one major holiday required
• Hours per week: 36
• Estimated weekly pay: $2,130–$2,250 (competitive travel pay)
• Travel nurse – 12‑hour shifts (payment based on 12‑hour shifts)
• Location:
  
  Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (Richmond area)
• Unit: 11‑bed CVICU
• Patient population: adult cardiac surgery (CABG, TAVR, VAD, pacemaker, AICD, etc.)
• Support staff:
  Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) available on unit
• No local candidates – must reside outside a 50‑mile radius

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU RN experience, including immediate post‑op CABG recovery
• Current RN license in Virginia or Compact License accepted
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Experience with Swan‑Ganz catheters required
• Advanced device experience (ECMO, IABP, Impella) preferred
• Must pass EKG exam at orientation
• Ability to serve as backup charge RN / resource RN
• At least 1 year of RN experience required

• Perform initial and ongoing patient assessments and develop individualized CVICU care plans
• Recover and manage immediate post‑op cardiac surgery patients (CABG, valve procedures, TAVR)
• Perform hemodynamic monitoring and manage advanced cardiac devices (Swan‑Ganz, IABP, Impella; work with perfusionist for ECMO cases)
• Administer medications, titrate drips, and manage complex infusions per hospital policies
• Serve as backup charge nurse and clinical resource for the CVICU team
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (cardiothoracic surgeons, perfusionists, respiratory therapy, pharmacy) to optimize patient outcomes
• Provide education and discharge planning for patients and families on cardiac surgery care plans and device management
• Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to patient safety and infection control standards
• Respond quickly and confidently to rapidly changing critical care scenarios

401K with matching, healthcare, dental and vision benefits. Tax‑free stipend amount to be determined.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.