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

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Contract in Chesapeake, VA. 13-week travel nursing role for experienced critical care RNs. VA/Compact RN license, ACLS/BLS, EPIC proficiency required.

Join the ICU team in Chesapeake, Virginia, for a rewarding 13-week travel assignment in Coastal Virginia (Hampton Roads). Chesapeake offers scenic trails, over 20 waterways, and is minutes from Virginia Beach and Norfolk—ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and those seeking a welcoming community.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,800 – $1,890 (competitive travel nursing pay)
• Location: Chesapeake, VA 23320 (Hampton Roads / Coastal Virginia)
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks (Travel Nursing Assignment)
• Shift: 12-hour days (07:00 – 19:30), weekdays, every other weekend, float, holidays within contract
• Hours per Week: 36 or 48 (option for 3x12 or 4x12 shifts per week; candidates may indicate their preference for either a 36-hour or 48-hour contract)
• Start Date: April 27, 2026
• End Date: July 27, 2026
• Employment Type: Travel (Travel ICU RN / Critical Care Nurse)

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year ICU RN experience required; 3 years critical care experience preferred. Strong neuro ICU experience required (post-neurosurgical, EVD, stroke)
• VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of application — no exceptions
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• NIHSS certification
• EPIC charting proficiency required — no exceptions
• Successful completion of EKG testing (80% or higher required; no remediation)
• Must be willing to float to Stepdown Unit, ED, or MedSurg to care for ICU patients being held
• No prior license or background hits; facility will not consider candidates with any history
• Must reside at least 50 miles from facility (local candidates not accepted)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care nursing for ICU patients, including neurosurgical, post-stroke, respiratory failure, renal failure, post-surgical, trauma, sepsis/MODS, heart failure, and post-cardiac cath populations
• Manage ventilators, perform ventilator and BiPAP/CPAP management, and titrate IV drips
• Telemetry monitoring, interpret dysrhythmias, and respond to emergencies
• Arterial line management, chest tube assistance, central line care, CVP monitoring, and blood product administration
• Support conscious sedation procedures and provide critical care assessments and interventions
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams including respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV team, physical therapy, and rapid response
• Float to Stepdown, ED, or MedSurg units as needed while maintaining ICU patient care standards
• Maintain patient ratios of 1:2–3

Perks & Next Steps

• Competitive weekly pay for Travel ICU RNs
• Travel nursing support and assistance with credentialing for VA/Compact licenses
• Work in the Hampton Roads / Coastal Virginia area—close to Virginia Beach and Norfolk

Apply now to join our travel nursing team as an ICU RN in Chesapeake, VA. Submit your resume and current VA/Compact RN license. For immediate consideration, ensure ACLS, BLS, NIHSS, and EPIC proficiency are current and that you meet the 50-mile residency requirement.

Join our healthcare team today—bring your critical care expertise to an experienced ICU unit in Coastal Virginia.

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