Travel Contract

Cardio Thoracic ICU RN
Chesapeake, VA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

$2,971/week
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Overview

  • Start Date11/09/2026
  • Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
  • ShiftNights
  • Duration13 weeks

Pay

Estimated total pay
$2,971/week

Benefits

  • Weekly pay
  • Holiday Pay
  • Guaranteed Hours
  • 401k retirement plan
  • Cancelation protection
  • Referral bonus
  • Medical benefits
  • Dental benefits
  • Vision benefits

Qualifications

The employer will review your Vivian profile and compare it against the job qualifications listed below.
Required
    Work Experience
  • Registered Nurse (1 year)
    Other
  • Skills Checklist
  • Updated Resume

Description

Cardio Thoracic ICU RN

Overview

  • Travel/Contract assignment in Chesapeake, Virginia
  • 13 weeks, with possible extension
  • Night shift: 3x12s or 4x12s
  • Every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract are required
  • 48-hour contracts are available with overtime billed after 48 hours
  • Cannot accommodate block scheduling
  • Travelers must work two of the three winter holidays
  • Typical patient ratio: 1:1-2
  • Universal bed model includes step down patients

Required Qualifications

  • Valid RN license in Virginia
  • CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care (2 years of experience)
  • CTICU - Cardiothoracic Intensive Care experience within the last year
  • Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
  • Experience with Epic
  • No license or background hits

Required Certifications

  • BLS issued by American Heart Association
  • ACLS issued by American Heart Association
  • NIHSS

Required Skills

  • Arterial line management
  • Blood product administration
  • Central line care and management
  • PICC line management
  • Continuous intravenous sedation administration
  • Procedural sedation administration
  • Titration of cardiac drips
  • Titration of vasoactive drips
  • Strong neuro experience including post-brain surgery and EVD/ventriculostomy management
  • FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring
  • Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
  • Multi-system organ failure
  • CABG (Coronary Artery Bypass Graft)
  • Intra-Aortic Balloon Pump
  • Impella
  • Post cardiac surgery, directly from the OR
  • Post cardiac surgery, not directly from the OR
  • Pre/Post cardiac cath/intervention
  • Pulmonary Artery Line/Swan Ganz monitoring
  • IV insulin protocols
  • CVVHD/CRRT
  • CVA/Acute Stroke management
  • Assist with management of BiPAP, CPAP
  • Care of ventilated patient
  • High Flow Nasal Cannula (HFNC)
  • Interpretation of ABGs
  • Suctioning (ETT, NT)
  • Ventilator management
  • Infection prevention
  • Isolation precautions / use of PPE
  • Surgical wounds with drains / wound vac

Preferred

  • Travel experience
  • Previous travel experience

Compliance Notes

  • Local RN candidates living within 50 miles of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare are not eligible
  • Submission must include a completed Qualivis Cover Sheet, current NURSYS report, and all requested time off listed on the Qualivis Cover Sheet

Employer

PRIDE Health

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About

PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.


Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.


Equal Employment Opportunity

Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.


Fair Chance Employment

Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.


Accommodations

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.


Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.


Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

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About Chesapeake, VA

As a Travel Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Nurse in Chesapeake, VA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Chesapeake, VA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing good value for residents.
Weather
  • Chesapeake experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 87°F and lows around 70°F.
  • Winters are cool with average highs around 50°F and lows around 32°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chesapeake, VA.
  • They can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.
Transportation
  • Chesapeake is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
  • Public transportation options include bus services operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT).
Demographics
  • Chesapeake has a diverse population with a wide age range.
  • Common health issues may include allergies due to the region's pollen count.
  • There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
Things to Do
  • Chesapeake offers a variety of restaurants serving local seafood and international cuisine.
  • The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing, hiking, and water activities in the outdoors.
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