SICU RN
Fredericksburg, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,041/weekOverview
- Start Date10/27/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Advance your critical care nursing career as a SICU Registered Nurse on a travel RN assignment in Fredericksburg, VA. Join a high-acuity Surgical Intensive Care Unit at a Level II Trauma Center and make an impact caring for complex surgical, trauma, and cardiovascular patients.
Located in Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401, this assignment offers the opportunity to work in a fast-paced ICU while enjoying a welcoming community known for its historic charm, scenic riverfront, and easy access to dining, shopping, and regional attractions. If you are seeking ICU nursing jobs, critical care travel nurse jobs, and a rewarding clinical challenge, this role is a great fit.
Job Details
- Position: SICU Registered Nurse / Surgical Intensive Care Unit RN
- Employment Type: Travel Nurse Assignment
- Setting: Surgical Intensive Care Unit in a Level II Trauma Center
- Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
- Start Date: 10/13/2026
- Duration: 13 weeks
- Shift Duration: 12-hour nights
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,820 - $1,910
- Orientation: 8 hours
- Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend
- Floating: May float within scope, including stepdown and other non-ICU units as needed
- Charting System: Epic preferred
Job Requirements
- Active Virginia RN license or compact RN license required
- Minimum of 2 years of recent registered nursing experience, preferably in ICU, Surgical ICU, or high-acuity acute care
- Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications required
- Experience in a community hospital and Level II Trauma Center preferred
- Strong skills in dysrhythmia interpretation, arterial line management, and blood product administration
- Experience caring for ventilated patients, CRRT, vasoactive drips, and complex surgical and trauma cases
- Flu vaccine required
- Ability to adapt to changing assignments, patient acuity, and interdisciplinary care needs
Responsibilities
- Provide expert bedside care for critically ill surgical, trauma, and cardiovascular patients in the SICU
- Monitor and manage patients with complex diagnoses such as sepsis, respiratory failure, GI bleeding, DKA, multisystem organ failure, and post-operative recovery
- Interpret and respond to dysrhythmias, ABGs, hemodynamic data, and changes in patient condition
- Manage arterial lines, central lines, ventilators, CRRT, and blood product administration
- Support patients requiring advanced ICU interventions including sedation, vasoactive drips, and neurological monitoring
- Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary care partners
- Float as needed within scope to support patient care across the facility
- Deliver safe, compassionate, and high-quality critical care nursing in a fast-paced environment
Apply now to join this rewarding SICU travel nurse job in Fredericksburg, Virginia, and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.
Benefits401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
Equal OpportunityWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Employer
GHR Healthcare
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About Fredericksburg, VA
As a Travel Surgical ICU Nurse in Fredericksburg, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Fredericksburg, VA is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living.
- Summer average highs: 87°F, average lows: 66°F.
- Winter average highs: 47°F, average lows: 28°F.
- Short term rentals are available, and they can be found with some effort.
- Many travel nurses opt for furnished apartments or extended stay hotels.
- Fredericksburg is car-friendly, but public transportation options are limited.
- Having a car is recommended for getting around.
- The city has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to pollen.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of healthcare facilities.
- Explore the historic district, visit the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, Ferry Farm, enjoy local restaurants, art galleries, and outdoor activities along the Rappahannock River.
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