ICU Registered Nurse
Chesapeake, VA
Access Healthcare
4x12 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, 4x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM)
• Hours per Week: 48 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 & Responsibilities

• Must have strong neuro experience including post-neurosurgical care, EVD management, and stroke care.
• Skills required:

  • Ventilator management
  • IV drip titration
  • Telemetry monitoring
  • Conscious sedation
  • Dysrhythmia and emergency management
• Float to Stepdown Unit; may also float to Emergency Department or MedSurg to care for ICU patients being held.
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2-3
• Overtime billed after 48 hours on 4x12 shifts.
• EPIC proficiency required.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year.
• Current ACLS certification.
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association.
• Current NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Government-issued photo ID (driver’s license) required for address verification; no candidates residing within 50 miles of the facility will be accepted.
• 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 updated for renewals.
  • Zero tolerance for any background hits.
• Fingerprinting required via Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check process.
• Physical exam within 12 months of start, updated annually.
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; annual TB testing required.
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year, updated annually; PAPR not allowed.
• Immunizations and titers required within 10 years or documented declinations:

  • Tetanus/Diphtheria/Tdap (required for certain units)
  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (or approved medical/religious exemption with mask requirement).
• COVID-19 vaccine preferred but not required; documentation collected if available.
• Pass/fail EKG/medication competency testing required at orientation (80% minimum score, one attempt only).
• Unit-specific skills checklist and competency exams required, updated annually.
• Photo for badge (passport style, shoulders up, plain background) required before start.
• Proof of 2 professional references required.
• Complete employment application/resume required.

Additional Notes

• Must indicate candidate preference for 3x12 or 4x12 shifts; overtime applies after 48 hours on 4x12 schedule.
• Candidates must complete facility-specific forms and acknowledgments within specified timeframes.
• Candidates with a history of positive TB must provide additional documentation including chest x-ray.
• Facility enforces strict local rules regarding candidate residence and documentation submission timelines.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity ICU setting with a focus on neurological and critical care patients in a vibrant coastal Virginia location.