Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Lynchburg, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,142/weekOverview
- Start Date11/30/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Apply now for a 13-week Travel Registered Nurse assignment in a Neuro ICU in Lynchburg, Virginia. Support complex neurological, medical, and surgical patients on night shifts while joining an experienced critical care team in an on-site teaching-hospital environment.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Location: Lynchburg, Virginia
- Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Neuro ICU
- Assignment Type: 13-week travel nursing contract
- Start Date: November 30, 2026
- End Date: February 27, 2027
- Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, approximately 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
- Hours: Approximately 36 hours per week
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
- Weekend Expectations: Approximately 2–3 weekends per month based on unit needs
- Healthcare Setting: On-site teaching-hospital environment
Travel ICU RN Job Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Virginia
- At least 2–3 years of recent clinical nursing experience; ICU or Neuro ICU experience strongly preferred
- Prior travel nursing experience required
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
- Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification
- NIH Stroke Scale experience or certification
- Required COVID-19 and influenza vaccination, or an approved declination
- Ability to work overnight shifts, weekends, and in a fast-paced critical care environment
- All requested time off must be submitted and approved before assignment acceptance
- Applicants residing within 60 miles of the assignment location may not qualify under local traveler guidelines
Neuro ICU Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to patients with complex neurological, medical, and surgical diagnoses
- Perform ongoing patient assessments, monitor neurological status, and promptly recognize changes in condition
- Manage and monitor critical-care equipment and therapies, including IV pumps, oxygen delivery devices, chest tubes, wound vacuums, feeding pumps, pulse oximeters, and remote telemetry
- Use glucometers, bladder scanners, sequential compression devices, vein finders, and other unit-based equipment safely and effectively
- Collaborate with physicians, advanced practice providers, therapists, students, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
- Promote a supportive learning environment when working with students and newly hired team members
- Provide float support according to unit needs and traveler staffing guidelines
- Assume charge responsibilities when needed after completing applicable training
- Maintain accurate documentation and deliver safe, evidence-based patient care throughout each shift
Why Work in Lynchburg, Virginia?
Lynchburg is a scenic Blue Ridge community along the James River, known for its historic character, outdoor recreation, and welcoming atmosphere. Join this Virginia travel nursing opportunity and contribute to a collaborative Neuro ICU team serving patients in a teaching-hospital setting.
Apply now to join the critical care team as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse in Lynchburg, Virginia.
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.
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About Lynchburg, VA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Lynchburg, VA here's what you should know:- Lynchburg's cost of living is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- Average summer highs range from 85-90°F, while winter lows average around 25-30°F, offering a mix of seasons for those who enjoy variety.
- Short term rentals are available in Lynchburg and can be found with relative ease, providing options for travel nurses in need of temporary housing.
- Lynchburg is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options are limited, so having a car is essential for getting around.
- Lynchburg has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include allergies and respiratory conditions due to the pollen from the surrounding forests.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses drawn to the area's healthcare facilities.
- Lynchburg offers a variety of activities including Southern cuisine restaurants like The Water Dog, The Bootlegger, and the Blue Ridge Grill.
- The city also has art and history attractions such as the National D-Day Memorial and Point of Honor.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy Riverfront Park and Percival’s Island Natural Area for year-round outdoor activities.
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