ICU Registered Nurse
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Job Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with strong neuro experience for a night shift travel contract in Chesapeake, Virginia, requiring an active VA or Compact RN license.

Responsibilities

• Hospital ICU setting with float responsibilities to the Stepdown Unit and ED/Med-Surg to care for ICU overflow patients
• Patient population includes neurosurgical, post-stroke, respiratory failure, renal failure, post-surgical, trauma, sepsis/MODS, heart failure, and post-cardiac cath
• Patient ratios of 1:2–3
• Night shift, 7p–7:30a, with schedule options of 3x12 or 4x12 hours
• Every other weekend required
• Holiday coverage required within the contract period
• Float to Stepdown Unit required; may also float to ED/Med-Surg to care for held ICU patients
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• 13-week contract
• Candidates should be comfortable managing a complex, high-acuity patient population spanning neurological, cardiac, respiratory, and multi-organ dysfunction cases
• Strong neuro experience is a key differentiator for this role — post-neurosurgical, EVD, and stroke experience are all expected
• Chesapeake is located in Coastal Virginia, minutes from Virginia Beach and Norfolk, offering easy access to outdoor trails and waterways

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license currently in hand — no exceptions
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications through the American Heart Association required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Strong neuro experience required, specifically post-neurosurgical care, external ventricular drain (EVD) management, and stroke
• Proficiency with mechanical ventilators, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, and dysrhythmia and emergency management
• Epic EMR proficiency required — no exceptions
• 3 years of critical care (CC) experience preferred; strong candidates with less experience will be considered
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• Clean license and background history required — any license or background hits will result in disqualification
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible; a valid Driver's License must be provided for address verification prior to any offer acceptance
• Two professional references required for consideration
• A copy of Driver's License and Social Security Card required for consideration

Benefits

• High Pay and Bonuses
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
• 401(k) Plan
• Weekly Payroll Deposit
• Free Online CEUs
• Generous Housing Allowance
• Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
• Non-taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
• Traveler Rewards and Discounts