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

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Chesapeake, Virginia

Job Overview

• Location: Chesapeake, Virginia (near Virginia Beach and Norfolk)
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Nights, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Work Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 shifts (overtime billed after 48 hours on 4x12 schedule)
• 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
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, with ICU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• 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

Additional Requirements & Conditions

• Background: Zero tolerance for any license or background issues; 7-year criminal background check required with no hits
• Distance: Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (local candidates within 50 miles will not be accepted)
• Identification: Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license required for address verification before offer acceptance
• Testing & Competencies:

  • Pass/fail EKG and medication competency testing at orientation (minimum 80% score, one attempt only)
  • Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
  • Color blindness test (100% passing score required)
• Health Requirements:

  • Physical exam within 12 months of start date, 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, chest x-ray and questionnaire required
  • Required immunizations or titers within 10 years: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella (boosters or declinations allowed based on unit)
  • Tdap vaccine required for certain units (not applicable here)
  • Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months
  • Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (or approved exemption with mask requirement)
  • COVID vaccine preferred but not required
• Documentation:

  • Proof of 2 professional references
  • Completed employment application/resume
  • Unit-specific skills checklist updated annually
  • Photo for badge (passport style, shoulders up, plain background)
  • Various facility-specific forms and acknowledgments (e.g., Pyxis acknowledgment, job description, fingerprinting forms)
• Fingerprinting: Required via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check; must be completed and cleared prior to start
• Orientation: Includes safety manual acknowledgment and pass/fail testing

Important Notes

• Overtime is available after 48 hours on 4x12 shifts
• Candidates must indicate shift preference (3x12 or 4x12)
• Floating to other units is mandatory as needed
• No exceptions for license or background issues
• EPIC proficiency is mandatory
• Local candidates within 50 miles will not be considered

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs with strong neurological critical care skills seeking a travel contract in Coastal Virginia.