ICU RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Days

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 24, 2026
• Length: 21 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an ICU RN with strong neuro critical care experience for a 21-week assignment requiring an active VA or compact RN license and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Work in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital environment
• Typical patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Day shift schedule of 3x12 or 4x12 hours (7:00 AM-7:30 PM)
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage within the contract required
• Must work two of the three winter holidays for longer assignments
• Floating required to Stepdown Unit, Emergency Department, or Medical-Surgical units to care for ICU patients being held
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission, no exceptions
• Required certifications: BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association only) and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Three years of critical care experience preferred, though strong candidates with less experience may be considered
• Strong neuro critical care experience required
• Proficiency in Epic charting system required
• Skills required include ventilator management, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, and dysrhythmia recognition and management
• Trauma Level I or II experience preferred
• No history of license or background hits permitted
• No history of fit test issues permitted, as facility cannot accommodate a PAPR
• EKG competency test required with minimum 80% passing score

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients including ventilator management, drip titration, and emergency response
• Care for patients requiring neuro critical care interventions such as EVD, ICP monitoring, and post-craniotomy management
• Located in the Coastal Virginia region near Virginia Beach and Norfolk with access to outdoor recreation
• Previous travel experience preferred but not required
• Local candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• Requested time off must be submitted in advance and will be reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis
• 3 hours of pre-start orientation modules required