Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Chesapeake, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Travel/Contract Registered Nurse (ICU)

Location: Chesapeake, Virginia

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse with strong neuro ICU experience for a travel contract position. The role involves caring for critically ill patients including neurosurgical, post-stroke, respiratory failure, renal failure, trauma, sepsis, MODS, and cardiac patients. Floating to Stepdown Unit, ED, and MedSurg may be required.

Contract Length

• 13 weeks

Schedule

• 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (nights, weekdays, every other weekend, float, holidays)
• Overtime billed after 48 hours on 4x12 schedule

Required Experience

• Strong neuro ICU experience required (post-neurosurgical, EVD, stroke care)
• 3 years critical care experience preferred (strong candidates without 3 years will be considered)
• Travel experience preferred (prior travel experience NOT explicitly required)

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Strong experience with External Ventricular Drain (EVD) management
• Proficient in ventilator management, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, and conscious sedation
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Patient Population

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

Additional Requirements

• No license or background issues allowed (zero tolerance policy)
• Must reside more than 50 miles from facility (local rule)
• Valid driver’s license required for address verification
• Pass/Fail EKG/Medication competency testing required at orientation (80% minimum, one attempt only)
• Physical exam, immunizations, and health screenings current and compliant (including TB, Hepatitis B, MMR, Varicella, Tdap)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
• Fit test for N95 mask required (no PAPR allowed)
• Fingerprinting required within first week of contract start (per Virginia state regulations effective 1/1/2026)
• Various background checks including 7-year criminal history, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG
• Documentation including photo for badge, job description acknowledgment, and safety manual acknowledgment required

Certifications & Competencies

• BLS (AHA)
• ACLS (AHA)
• NIH Stroke Certification (must be current within 1 year and renewed annually)
• Pass/Fail EKG/Medication test at orientation
• Medication/Pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Trauma Nursing Core Course (TNCC) preferred but not required

Notes

• Candidates must be prepared to float between units as needed
• Strong neuro ICU skills are critical for this role
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Facility enforces strict compliance with licensure, background, and health requirements

This position offers an opportunity to work in a coastal Virginia location with diverse patient populations in a critical care setting.