ICU Registered Nurse
Chesapeake, VA
Host Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$47-51/hourOverview
- Start Date06/08/2026
- Shift Breakdown4x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Description
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, 4x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM to 7:30 AM)
- Hours per Week: 48 hours
- Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 shifts; includes nights, weekdays, every other weekend (EOW), float, and holidays within contract
- Patient Populations:
- Neurosurgical and post-stroke
- Respiratory failure
- Renal failure
- Post-surgical
- Trauma
- Sepsis and MODS
- Heart failure and post-cardiac catheterization
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Virginia
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
- ACLS certification
- BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Experience with telemetry monitoring
- Experience with conscious sedation
- Proficiency with Epic electronic medical record system
Employer
Host Healthcare
232 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Bethany has been working with me on a couple contracts as a travel PT. She has been extremely responsive and supportive. She was able to help me navigate a contract with a difficult facility and expeditiously find a new contract for me in the same area.
Cons
None
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
At Host Healthcare, we provide a truly comfortable experience as you explore your travel nursing, therapy, or allied career. We make your travel healthcare journey easy by taking care of all the details, so you don’t have to.
We are on a mission to help others live better and we do this by helping the healers of the world be as comfortable as possible. With access to tens of thousands of travel nursing, therapy, and allied jobs in all 50 states, our responsive and friendly recruiters find your dream position based on what’s important to you.
During your assignment, get access to premium benefits, including Day 1 medical that continues up to 30 days between assignments, 401K matching, travel reimbursements, dedicated housing support, and more. We also offer 24/7 support from our team and access to our on-staff clinicians so you can feel comfortable and confident throughout your entire assignment.
Travel comfortably with Host Healthcare.
About Chesapeake, VA
As a travel nurse in Chesapeake, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Chesapeake, VA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing good value for residents.
- Chesapeake experiences hot and humid summers with average highs around 87°F and lows around 70°F.
- Winters are cool with average highs around 50°F and lows around 32°F.
- Short term rentals and furnished housing options are available in Chesapeake, VA.
- They can be relatively easy to find, especially in popular areas.
- Chesapeake is car-friendly with well-maintained roads and highways.
- Public transportation options include bus services operated by Hampton Roads Transit (HRT).
- Chesapeake has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues may include allergies due to the region's pollen count.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.
- Chesapeake offers a variety of restaurants serving local seafood and international cuisine.
- The city has a vibrant arts scene with galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy golfing, hiking, and water activities in the outdoors.
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