Travel Neuro ICU RN
Chesapeake, VA
GHR Healthcare - PH Division
3x12 hrs

Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Opportunity

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Position requires strong neuro experience (post-neurosurgical, EVD, stroke care).
• Must be willing to float to Stepdown Unit; may also float to ED/MedSurg for ICU patient care.
• Patient populations include:

  • Neurosurgical and post-stroke
  • Respiratory failure
  • Renal failure
  • Post-surgical
  • Trauma
  • Sepsis and MODS
  • Heart failure and post-cardiac cath

Schedule

• Options: 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (nights, weekdays, every other weekend, float, holidays)
• Overtime billed after 48 hours on 4x12 schedule
• 48-hour contract with OT after 48 hours available

Licensure & Certifications

• Must have VA or Compact RN license at time of application (no exceptions)
• BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association) required
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• EPIC proficiency required (no exceptions)

Experience & Skills

• Strong neuro experience required: post-neurosurgical care, EVD management, stroke care
• Skills in ventilator management, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, dysrhythmia and emergency management
• Nurse-to-patient ratios: 1:2-3
• 3 years critical care experience preferred (strong candidates without 3 years may be considered)
• Travel experience preferred

Requirements & Restrictions

• No license or background hits allowed
• Candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be accepted
• Valid driver’s license required for address verification before offer acceptance

Patient Care Environment

• Float between ICU, Stepdown, ED, and MedSurg units as needed
• Care for complex patients including neuro, cardiac, respiratory, trauma, and sepsis cases

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks: 7-year criminal check within 1 year of start, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG checks updated every contract renewal
• Physical exam within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, with additional requirements if history of positive TB
• Drug screening: Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Immunizations and titers required within 10 years or declination accepted for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Tdap vaccine required for select units (Mother Baby, L&D, Nursery, ER), preferred for others
• Fit test for N95 mask required annually (PAPR not allowed)
• Seasonal flu vaccination required or approved exemption (mask required if exempt)
• COVID-19 vaccination preferred but not required

Testing & Competencies

• Pass/fail EKG/medication competency testing required for all RNs (except Mother-Baby/Couplet Care/Postpartum)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exams as applicable
• Color blindness testing with 100% passing score required
• Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Must complete facility-specific documents including photo for badge, job description acknowledgment, and safety manual acknowledgment
• Fingerprinting required for certain units with specific procedures and deadlines
• References: Proof of 2 references required
• Performance evaluation required if previously worked at the facility for 1 year or more
• Complete employment application/resume required

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs with strong neurological skills who are comfortable floating across multiple units and meeting rigorous licensure and compliance standards.