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Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
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Hours: 36 hrs/wk
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Start Date: Aug 10, 2026
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Length: 13 weeks
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Openings: 2
American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a CVICU night shift position in Reston, VA, requiring at least 2 years of direct cardiac surgery recovery experience and ACLS certification.
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Located in a hospital CVICU (Cardiovascular ICU) setting with 4 beds
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Cares for fresh post-cardiac surgery patients, including immediate post-surgical and post-op day (POD) 1–3 patients
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Patient ratios are 1:1 for immediate post-surgical recovery and 1:2 for POD 1–3
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Procedures include care for patients in a newly launched cardiac surgery program
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Advanced equipment used includes balloon pump, Impella, and Hemosphere or Acumen monitoring systems
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EMR system is Meditech Expanse
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Night shift schedule: 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM
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36-hour workweek with 3 weekend shifts required every 4 weeks
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When floating, travelers maintain the same patient ratio as the unit they float to
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13-week contract
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Active VA or Compact RN license required
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Current ACLS certification required (AHA or ARC accepted; must not expire within the first 30 days of assignment)
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Current BLS certification required
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NIH Stroke Scale certification required
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Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU experience, including direct primary recovery of fresh cardiac surgery patients
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Experience with balloon pump, Impella, and Hemosphere or Acumen monitoring required
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SSN and DOB required for consideration — no Canadian SSNs accepted
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One professional reference required (two required for candidates from Florida or Missouri)
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No gaps in work history of 90 days or more within the past 12 months
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This role supports a newly launched cardiac surgery program
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Primary nursing model is used on this unit; unit secretaries and techs are available for support
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Navy blue scrubs are required
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Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — local candidates are not eligible
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First-time travelers are not explicitly excluded, but 2 years of direct CVICU experience is required
