Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit
Charlottesville, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs
$2,268/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Description
Join a dedicated Intensive Care Unit (ICU) team as a travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Charlottesville, Virginia. This on-site travel nursing opportunity offers high-acuity critical care, a collaborative hospital environment, and a 13-week assignment near the Blue Ridge Mountains. Two ICU travel nurse positions are available.
Travel Nursing Job Details
- Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Nursing
- Position Type: Travel Registered Nurse contract
- Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
- Start Date: November 23, 2026
- Assignment End Date: February 22, 2027
- Contract Duration: 13 weeks
- Schedule: Three 12-hour shifts per week
- Shift: Day shift, 7:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.
- Hours: 36 hours per week
- Work Setting: On-site hospital
- Weekly Estimated Pay: $2,020–$2,130
ICU Travel Nurse Requirements
- Active Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Virginia
- At least 1 year of recent Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or critical care nursing experience
- Strong patient assessment, clinical judgment, and critical-thinking skills
- Ability to provide safe, compassionate nursing care to critically ill patients
- Ability to work three 12-hour day shifts per week in an on-site hospital setting
ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to patients in the Intensive Care Unit
- Monitor patients’ conditions, recognize changes in clinical status, and respond promptly
- Administer medications and treatments in accordance with provider orders and established nursing standards
- Collaborate with physicians and the interdisciplinary care team to develop and implement individualized care plans
- Perform ongoing nursing assessments, document patient progress, and communicate relevant clinical findings
- Support patients and families through clear communication, education, and compassionate care
- Promote patient safety, infection prevention, and quality outcomes throughout the patient care experience
Apply now for this ICU travel nursing opportunity in Charlottesville, Virginia, and join a collaborative critical care team.
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 Charlottesville, VA
As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Charlottesville, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Charlottesville is slightly higher than the national average.
- Wages may not fully match the higher cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 85-88°F, and winter lows range from 24-27°F.
- Short term rentals are available in Charlottesville, and they can be found with some ease, especially in the downtown area.
- Charlottesville is car-friendly, but public transportation options are somewhat limited.
- Charlottesville has a diverse population with a mix of age ranges.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the surrounding natural environment.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Charlottesville offers a variety of activities including trendy coffee shops, outdoor eateries, indie music concerts, hiking trails in Shenandoah National Park, and exploring the historical sites related to Thomas Jefferson's legacy.
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