Neuro ICU RN
Chesapeake, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 30, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with strong neuro critical care skills for a night shift position requiring an active VA or compact RN license.

Details

• ICU setting with coverage of Medical, Neuro, Surgical, and Trauma ICU patients
• Typical patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Night shift schedule (4x12 hours, 19:00-7:30), with 3x12 and 48-hour contract options available
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required within the contract
• Floating required to Stepdown Unit, Emergency Department, or Medical-Surgical units to care for ICU patients being held
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active Virginia or Compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Three years of critical care experience preferred
• Strong neuro critical care experience required
• Proficiency with ventilator management, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, and dysrhythmia recognition and management
• Experience with emergency response and critical care management required
• Skilled in IV therapy, arterial line management, blood product administration, central and PICC line care
• Experience managing ventilated patients, BiPAP/CPAP, high flow nasal cannula, and suctioning
• Experience with CVP monitoring, renal failure management, and CRRT/CVVHD preferred
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, paralytics, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience managing neurological conditions including CVA/stroke, EVD, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, and post-craniotomy care preferred
• Experience with hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, spinal cord injury, and traumatic brain injury preferred
• No prior license or background hits permitted for consideration
• Must pass facility fit testing; PAPR accommodations are not available
• Must pass EKG/telemetry competency test with a score of 80% or higher, with no remediation available

Additional Information

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing across multiple ICU specialties including neuro, trauma, surgical, and medical ICU patients
• Complete 3 hours of pre-start orientation modules
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copies of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
• RTO requests must be submitted with application and will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this role