Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: CVICU
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 11/16/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours, days
- Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary
Registered Nurse, Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit Richmond, Virginia. The role supports critically ill cardiovascular patients in a high-acuity intensive care setting, including postoperative cardiac and vascular surgery recovery. The position requires strong critical care expertise, competency with advanced cardiovascular support equipment, and a collaborative, patient-centered approach.
Job Details
- Schedule: Day shifts consisting of 12-hour shifts, 36 hours per week. Every other weekend is required, with Saturday and Sunday weekend coverage for day shifts. Assignment dates are 11/16/2026 through 02/15/2027.
- Required Qualifications:
- Three years of intensive care unit experience, preferably cardiovascular intensive care unit experience
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Intra-aortic balloon pump (IABP) experience
- Pulmonary artery catheter experience
- Continuous veno-venous hemofiltration (CVVH) experience
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Critical Care Registered Nurse (CCRN) certification
- CCRN, Cardiac Surgery Certification (CSC), or Cardiac Medicine Certification (CMC)
- Left ventricular assist device (LVAD) training
- Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) experience
- Additional Information:
- Provides care for critically ill cardiovascular patients, including postoperative open-heart surgery and vascular surgery patients.
- Performs or supports chest tube insertion, continuous veno-venous hemofiltration initiation, and rapid response or code blue interventions.
- Manages patients requiring intra-aortic balloon pumps, pulmonary artery catheters, left or right ventricular assist devices, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation, ventilators, arterial lines, central lines, temporary invasive cardiac pacing wires, chest tubes, spinal drains, and pleural drains.
- Typical patient assignments are two patients per nurse, with occasional one-to-one assignments.
- Navy scrubs are required; hoodies, fleece garments, and winter jackets are not permitted during shifts.
- A positive attitude, dependability, flexibility, punctuality, compassion, teamwork, openness to feedback, and a focus on patient-centered care are expected.
Benefits
The benefits of taking a travel assignment with Cross Country include:
- Private housing or generous housing allowance
- Comprehensive health insurance with prescription coverage
- Dependent health insurance with prescription coverage
- Competitive salaries
- Referral bonuses
- Travel reimbursement
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Direct deposit/free checking
- Unlimited free CE credits
Cross Country Job ID #1348951. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Registered Nurse / Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular
About Cross Country Nurses
You care for others — we’re here to care for you. At Cross Country, we know travel nursing is about more than just the job. It’s about building a career that supports your lifestyle, your values, and your impact. We offer competitive pay, full benefits, and 24/7 support from a team that truly understands what it means to be on the front lines. Wherever your journey takes you, we’re with you every step of the way. Let’s build your best life — one assignment at a time.
Benefits
- 401k retirement plan
- Referral bonus