Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Chesapeake, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-week CTICU travel contract in Chesapeake, VA. Competitive pay $1910–$2010/week. Apply now!

Join a dynamic critical care team in Chesapeake, VA (Coastal Virginia), just minutes from Virginia Beach and Norfolk. This Cardio Thoracic ICU (CTICU/CVICU) travel nursing opportunity offers hands?on cardiac and thoracic experience in a supportive environment with advanced technology.

Job Details

• Position: Cardiothoracic ICU Registered Nurse (CTICU RN / Cardiac ICU RN / Travel RN)
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1910 - $2010
• Location: Chesapeake, VA 23320 (Coastal Virginia; near Virginia Beach & Norfolk)
• Setting: Cardio Thoracic ICU (CTICU), Universal Bed Model
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (possible extension)
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• Shift: 12-hour days (07:00 - 19:30); weekdays, every other weekend, float, holidays within contract
• Hours per Week: 36 (option for 48-hour contract with OT after 48 hours)
• Patient Ratios: 1:1-2
• Unit Size: 8 beds

Qualifications / Job Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of recent CVICU/CTICU or Cardiac ICU experience (post-op CABG, VAD, valve surgery preferred)
• Travel nursing experience preferred; open to experienced travel RNs
• Valid Virginia RN license or Compact RN license in hand at time of application (no exceptions)
• Current BLS and ACLS (American Heart Association); NIHSS certification required
• EPIC charting proficiency required
• Strong neuro experience (post brain surgery, EVD/ventriculostomy) a plus
• No prior license or background hits; facility will not consider candidates with any history of hits
• Must reside at least 50 miles from facility
• Successful completion of EKG testing (80% or higher required)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide expert critical care for post-operative CABG, acute coronary syndromes (NSTEMI/STEMI), CHF, and stepdown patients in a universal bed model
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, and safe blood product administration
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips (inotropes, vasopressors)
• Monitor and interpret dysrhythmias, ABGs; manage multi-system organ failure as a critical care nurse
• Care for ventilated patients; manage BiPAP/CPAP, HFNC, and ventilator settings
• Assist with procedural sedation, IV insulin protocols, and infection prevention practices
• Utilize specialized equipment including Hemosphere, Quantum, and Accuryn
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: IV, PT, RT, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• Float as needed and provide coverage during holidays and weekends as part of travel nursing expectations

Experience Chesapeake’s vibrant community and natural beauty while advancing your career in critical care and travel nursing. This Cardio Thoracic ICU RN role is ideal for experienced CVICU/CTICU nurses seeking a high-acuity travel contract in Virginia.

Apply now to join our healthcare team today — submit your CV and current VA/Compact RN license to be considered for this Cardiac ICU travel nursing position!

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