Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Chesapeake, VA
Olaro
3x12 hrs, Nights

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Chesapeake, Virginia

Job Details

• Location: Chesapeake, Virginia (near Virginia Beach and Norfolk)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36 hours
• Patient Populations:

  • Neurosurgical and post-stroke
  • Respiratory failure
  • Renal failure
  • Post-surgical
  • Trauma
  • Sepsis and MODS
  • Heart failure and post-cardiac catheterization

Job Description

• Strong neuro experience required: post-neurosurgical care, EVD management, stroke care
• Skills needed: ventilator management, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, dysrhythmia and emergency management
• Patient ratios: 1 nurse to 2-3 patients
• Float requirements: Must be willing to float to Stepdown Unit; may also float to ED or MedSurg to care for ICU patients being held
• Overtime: OT billed after 48 hours on 4x12 shifts; 48-hour contract available with OT after 48 hours (indicate candidate preference)
• Must be EPIC proficient (no exceptions)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 3 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including experience within the last year
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year of start, updated annually (PAPR not allowed)
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; if history of positive TB, must provide chest x-ray and TB questionnaire
• Required immunizations or titers within 10 years:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella (declination allowed except for Mother Baby or infant/peds units)
• Tdap vaccine required for specific units (Mother Baby, L&D, Nursery, ER) with no exemptions accepted
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (or approved medical/religious exemption with mask requirement)
• COVID vaccine preferred but not required; documentation collected if available
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start

Documentation and Compliance

• Proof of 2 professional references required
• Completed employment application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required, updated annually
• Primary source verification of state license required
• Photo for badge: passport-style, shoulders up, front-facing, plain background (must meet facility standards)
• Background checks:

  • 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually
  • EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and for every contract renewal
• Fingerprinting:

  • Required for all candidates starting 1/1/2026 (Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check)
  • Must complete fingerprint appointment promptly to avoid delays
  • Results sent directly to facility; candidates in Women’s Services, Home Health, Behavioral Health require fully cleared results before start
• Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgements required within specified timeframes (e.g., Pyxis Acknowledgment, Job Description, TB Questionnaire, Vehicle Registration, Flu and Latex Allergy Forms)

Additional Notes

• Local candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will not be accepted
• Must be willing to float to other units as needed
• Strong neuro ICU experience is critical for this role
• Facility enforces strict compliance with all credentialing, background, and health requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a coastal Virginia location with diverse critical care patient populations, emphasizing neurological ICU nursing skills.