Job Title Travel RN – CVICU | Days Location Reston, VA | Acute Care Schedule / Job Type Contract | 13 Weeks | Full-Time | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Expected 36 hours/week | 3 weekend shifts every 4 weeks Key Responsibilities • Provide primary nursing care for cardiovascular ICU patients, including 1:1 care for immediate post-surgical patients and 1:2 care for POD 1–3 patients • Support and participate in a new cardiac surgery program launch • Manage and monitor patients requiring advanced hemodynamic support, including balloon pump and Impella devices • Utilize Meditech Expanse for clinical documentation • Float to other units as needed, maintaining the same patient ratio as the CVICU • Adhere to required dress code: Navy Blue scrubs Required Qualifications • Active RN license valid in Virginia • Minimum 2 years of experience with fresh cardiac surgery patients, including direct primary recovery • ACLS certification required • Experience with balloon pump and Impella management • Training in hemodynamic monitoring systems (Hemosphere or Acumen) Preferred Experience / Skills • Experience in a high-acuity cardiovascular or cardiothoracic ICU setting • Familiarity with Meditech Expanse documentation system • Experience working within a primary nursing care model Why Join Us • Opportunity to contribute to a newly launched cardiac surgery program in a dynamic, specialized ICU environment • Work within a focused, small-unit setting (4 beds) offering meaningful patient relationships and high-acuity clinical experience