Cross Country Nurses is seeking a travel nurse RN CVICU for a travel nursing job in Reston, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
Specialty: CVICU
Discipline: RN
Start Date: 11/02/2026
Duration: 13 weeks
36 hours per week
Shift: 12 hours, days
Employment Type: Travel
Job Summary: Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH) position in Reston, VA. This role involves providing specialized care to post-surgical cardiac patients in a dedicated cardiac intensive care unit. The candidate will play a vital part in supporting the launch of a new cardiac surgery program, working with state-of-the-art equipment and adhering to unit-specific protocols.
Job Details:
Position: Intensive Care Unit Cardiovascular (ICU OH)
Location: Reston, VA
Shift Schedule: Days shift, 12-hour shifts, minimum of 36 hours per week
Start Date: 11/02/2026
End Date: 02/01/2027
Required Qualifications: Certifications in ACLS; experience with cardiac surgery patients; education requirements, degree requirements, and location requirements meet specified criteria; 0 years of experience required.
Responsibilities: Care for post-surgical cardiac patients in a 4-bed unit; follow unit-specific policies and guidelines; utilize advanced cardiac equipment such as balloon pump and impella; perform procedures related to cardiac recovery; adhere to staffing ratios of 1:1 or 1:2 as per unit protocol; ensure documentation accuracy using Meditech Expanse system.
Preferred Qualifications: Experience with Hemosphere or Acumen trained; familiarity with new equipment and technology; strong team collaboration.
Additional Information: The role involves working in a high-acuity environment with a focus on cardiac recovery; candidates will be expected to comply with float policies and unit-specific procedures; optimal candidates will have recent experience in cardiac intensive care settings and hold relevant certifications.
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 #1330011. 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
Numbers & Facts
Location
Reston, VA
Skills
Acute Careunmatched
Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)unmatched
Cardiac Surgeryunmatched
Cardiologyunmatched
Cardiovascular Intensive Care Unit (CVICU)unmatched
Documentationunmatched
Emergency Nursingunmatched
Intensive Careunmatched
Job Requisition Postingunmatched
MEDITECHunmatched
Nursingunmatched
Pumpsunmatched
Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
Reimbursementunmatched
Surgical Proceduresunmatched
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