Travel CVICU Registered Nurse role supporting an 11-bed adult cardiac surgery ICU in Mechanicsville (Richmond-area), VA for a 13-week assignment starting 06/08/2026 on 12-hour night shifts. GHR Healthcare is a long-established healthcare staffing agency, and the standout perk is competitive weekly pay with potential housing support plus travel reimbursement and 24/7 recruiter help.
- 13-week CVICU travel assignment
- Work with advanced cardiac devices
- 401K with matching
GHR Healthcare is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Mechanicsville, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 06/08/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
CVICU Registered Nurse (Travel RN) – Mechanicsville, VA (13-week)
Experienced CVICU Travel RN needed in Mechanicsville, VA — 13-week travel nursing assignment caring for adult cardiac surgery patients. Join a high-acuity cardiac ICU team near Richmond, VA (zip code 23116) and advance your career as a cardiac ICU nurse.
Quick Job Summary
- Job Title: CVICU Registered Nurse / Travel RN (Cardiac ICU)
Location
Mechanicsville, VA 23116 (Richmond-area travel nursing)
- Assignment: Travel nursing – 13 weeks (6/8/2026 – 9/5/2026)
- Unit: 11-bed CVICU (Adult Cardiac Surgery Patients)
- Shift: 12-hour nights; every other weekend and one major holiday required
- Hours / Week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,130 – $2,250
Why Apply — Travel Nursing & CVICU Opportunity
This travel nurse position is ideal for CVICU Registered Nurses and critical care nurses experienced with post-op CABG and advanced hemodynamic monitoring. Work in a collaborative cardiac surgery environment and gain experience with Swan-Ganz/PA catheters, IABP, Impella, and ECMO (when used with perfusion team). This role targets travel nursing jobs in Virginia and Richmond-area CVICU RN candidates.
Job Requirements / Qualifications
- Active RN license in Virginia or Compact Nursing License (required)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (required)
- Minimum 1 year recent CVICU or cardiac ICU experience (required); 2 years preferred
- Experience with immediate post-op CABG recovery and cardiac surgery patient care
- Advanced device competency: Swan-Ganz/PA catheter required; ECMO, IABP, Impella experience preferred
- Must pass EKG exam at orientation
- Ability to function as backup charge nurse when needed
- No local candidates — applicants must reside outside a 50-mile radius
- Travel nurse eligibility and license verification required prior to start
Core Responsibilities
- Provide, coordinate, and evaluate care for critically ill adult cardiac surgery patients in the CVICU
- Perform comprehensive assessments and develop individualized care plans for post-op cardiac surgery patients
- Administer medications, titrate drips, and manage advanced cardiac devices including Swan-Ganz/PA catheters, IABP, Impella, and ECMO in collaboration with perfusionists
- Monitor and interpret hemodynamic data; respond to changes in patient condition
- Serve as a clinical resource and backup charge nurse as required
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (cardiac surgeons, anesthesiology, perfusion, respiratory therapy, physical therapy) to optimize patient outcomes
- Provide patient and family education and emotional support through complex procedures and recovery
- Maintain accurate documentation, ensure patient safety, and follow quality improvement initiatives
Benefits & Perks (Typical for Travel Nursing)
- Competitive weekly pay range listed above
- Potential housing stipend or housing provided (typical for travel RN roles) — confirm with recruiter
- Travel reimbursement and 24/7 recruiter support available for travel nurses
- Opportunity to expand advanced cardiac and critical care skills
Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career as a CVICU RN? Apply now to be considered for this Mechanicsville, VA travel assignment. Submit your resume, active RN license, and current certifications (BLS, ACLS, NIHSS). For questions or to speak with a recruiter about Richmond-area CVICU RN jobs and travel nurse benefits, contact us today.
Apply now — join our cardiac ICU team and advance your critical care nursing career!
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe 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.
GHR Healthcare Job ID #484224. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: CVICU
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