ICU RN
Chesapeake, VA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,758/weekOverview
- Start Date12/07/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
ICU RN
Location: Chesapeake, Virginia (Coastal Virginia region, minutes from Virginia Beach and Norfolk) Employment type: Travel/Contract Contract length: 13 weeks Schedule: Night shift, 3x12 or 4x12, 7:00 PM to 7:30 AM Hours: 12 hours per day, 36 hours per week Typical patient ratio: 1:2 to 3 Other: 48-hour contracts are available. Every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract are required.
Required Qualifications
- Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at submission (no exceptions)
- ICU - Intensive Care Unit experience of at least 1 year, with experience within the last year
- ACLS - Advanced Cardiac Life Support issued by American Heart Association
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Certification (NIHSS), completed within 1 year of start and renewed annually
- Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) / Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
- Experience working with Neuro patients, including strong neuro critical care experience
- Experience with ventilator management
- Experience with conscious or moderate sedation
- Experience with Epic
Float Scope
- Stepdown Unit
- Emergency Department or Medical-Surgical units, to care for ICU patients being held there
Eligibility and Compliance
- Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible.
- The facility will not consider candidates with any license or background hits (zero tolerance; any hit cancels the assignment). The check covers 7 years of criminal history, updated annually.
- Fingerprinting is required. Results go directly to the facility, and a confirmed appointment is sufficient for initial clearance.
- Current government-issued photo ID must be carried during all shifts.
Health and Onboarding Requirements
- Physician statement of good physical health, within 12 months of start
- Negative 10-panel drug screen, within 12 months of start
- TB screening (negative PPD, QuantiFERON Gold, or T-SPOT) within 1 year of start, renewed annually
- N95 fit test using an accepted mask model, within 1 year of start, renewed annually. PAPR is not permitted, and failing the fit test ends the contract.
- Tdap within the past 10 years (exemptions not accepted)
- Measles, mumps, rubella, varicella, and hepatitis B titers within 10 years (booster or declination options apply)
- Annual flu vaccination or approved exemption, required 10/31 through 4/30
- COVID vaccine preferred but not required
Submission Documents
- Two professional references
- Completed employment application or resume
- Photo for badge (passport style, shoulders up, plain background)
- Traveler information grid, completed within 48 hours of signing
- Completed cover sheet listing all requested time off
- Current license verification report
- Unit-specific skills checklist, updated annually
- Primary source verification of state license
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.
Cons
Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.
Recommends working with PRIDE Health
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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.
About Chesapeake, VA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Chesapeake, VA here's what you should know:- 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.
- 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.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chesapeake, VA.
- They can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.
- Chesapeake is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include bus services operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT).
- 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.
- 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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