Critical Care Float RN
Newport News, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 14, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 2

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Critical Care Float position requiring 2+ years of ICU experience and a VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Float across multiple Critical Care Units including SICU, MICU, CCU, and Oncology ICU
• Three 18-bed ICUs and one 6-bed Oncology ICU
• Surgical ICU cares for trauma, surgical complications, Neuro (TNK), and open-heart surgery patients
• Medical ICU cares for critically ill patients with exacerbated medical comorbidities
• Cardiac Care Unit cares for patients requiring monitoring after cardiac procedures
• Oncology ICU cares for critically ill oncology patients and those requiring chemo inductions
• All ICU units also care for DKA, ETOH withdrawal, and other patients requiring increased level of care
• Night shift, 3x12-hour schedule from 19:00 to 07:00
• Every other weekend required, including Saturday and Sunday
• May be required to work if a holiday falls during the assignment
• Flexible scheduling preferred
• Floating may be requested based on facility needs
• Uses EPIC for charting

Requirements

• Active VA RN license or compact RN license required in hand
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required
• Specialty experience required within the last year
• BLS and NIHSS certifications required; ACLS preferred
• ACLS, BLS, and PALS certifications must be through the American Heart Association (AHA)
• EPIC charting experience required
• NIH and stroke education required
• Trauma Level I experience preferred
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, central line care, PICC line management, and blood product administration
• Skilled in ventilator management, suctioning, and BiPAP/CPAP management
• Skilled in CVVHD/CRRT and management of acute/chronic renal failure
• Skilled in titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and procedural sedation monitoring
• Skilled in CVA/acute stroke management, ICP monitoring, EVD, and post-neurosurgery care
• Skilled in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in IV insulin protocols and management of multisystem organ dysfunction/failure
• Experience with post cardiac surgery care and pre/post cardiac catheterization preferred
• Experience with ECMO, IABP, and TAVR preferred
• Social Security Number required at time of consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing across multiple ICU specialties based on facility staffing needs
• Local candidates accepted at the same base rate
• Prior permanent employees must have separated from employment for at least 6 months before being eligible to travel
• Candidates currently on a per diem contract with the facility must choose between travel or per diem, as simultaneous assignments are not permitted
• Requested time off should be kept to a minimum, ideally no full calendar week off and no more than 7 days total during the assignment
• All time off requests must be submitted at the time of initial consideration; no additional requests will be approved after an offer is extended
• Travel experience not required, making this a good fit for first-time travelers