RN - CVICU

Registered Nurse CVICU

The position requires a registered nurse to work in a cardiovascular intensive care unit. The schedule is for three 12-hour night shifts. The candidate will be required to rotate to day shifts based on the unit's needs. The role includes managing post-operative cardiac surgery patients. Common patient diagnoses include CABG, MVR, AVR, and structural heart procedures. Nurses will need to manage patients with hemodynamic instability and extreme coagulopathy.

The position entails administering multiple inotropic medications in the first 6 hours post-operation. Nurses will support patients on advanced cardiac technologies such as ECMO and CRRT. Weekend coverage is required every third weekend. Holidays will be worked as scheduled. Nurses may need to float to the medical-surgical ICU as needed. On-call duties will range from 24 to 32 hours per rotating schedule.

The average daily census will be between 3 to 5 patients. The unit consists of 6 beds with a patient-to-nurse ratio of 1:2. Candidates should be comfortable with various nursing skills and procedures in a critical care setting. Strong experience in charting using the Epic system is necessary. Additional responsibilities may include administering emergency medications and monitoring cardiac rhythms.

Experience:

2 years in CVICU required; first-time travelers with CVICU experience accepted License: RN License

Certifications:

BLS, ACLS, CPI, NIH preferred

Must-Have:

• 2 years of experience in CVICU
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• CPI certification preferred

We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry‑leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer:
Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest‑growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct‑hire, and non‑clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long‑term care facilities, labs and more.

We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by Blue Pipes, recognized among the fastest‑growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.