Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Chesapeake, VA
PRIDE Health
4x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

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 (19:00 - 7:30)
• Hours per Week: 48 hours
• Schedule: 3x12 or 4x12 shifts available; includes nights, weekdays, every other weekend (EOW), float, and holidays
• Overtime: Paid after 48 hours on 4x12 schedule; candidates must indicate preference

Patient Population

• Neurosurgical and post-stroke patients
• Respiratory failure
• Renal failure
• Post-surgical care
• Trauma
• Sepsis and Multiple Organ Dysfunction Syndrome (MODS)
• Heart failure and post-cardiac catheterization

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum of 3 years ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU 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
• Experience with ventilator management
• Experience with conscious sedation
• Experience in dysrhythmia and emergency management
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record system

Additional Requirements

• No license or background hits allowed (zero tolerance policy)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility (local candidates within 50 miles will not be accepted)
• Government-issued photo ID and valid driver’s license required for address verification prior to offer acceptance
• Proof of 2 professional references required
• Complete application/resume required
• Unit-specific skills checklist required and must be updated annually
• Pass/fail EKG/medication competency testing required (80% minimum score, one attempt only)
• Medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Color blindness test required (100% passing score, retake allowed once)
• Orientation safety manual acknowledgement required
• Acknowledgement of pass/fail testing required for ICU and related units
• Primary source verification of state license required

Health and Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 12 months of start date, updated annually
• Fit test for N95 mask within 1 year of start; facility does not allow PAPR; must pass fit test to continue contract
• Negative TB test (PPD, Quantiferon Gold, or T-spot) within 1 year; annual testing required
• Immunizations or titers required within 10 years for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (or declination)
  • Varicella (declination allowed except for Mother Baby or infant/peds care)
• Tdap vaccine required (no exemptions) for certain units (Mother Baby, L&D, Nursery, ER)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 12 months of start
• Seasonal flu vaccination required annually (or approved medical/religious exemption with mask requirement)
• COVID-19 vaccine preferred but not required; documentation collected if available

Background and Compliance

• 7-year criminal background check within 1 year of start, updated annually; must cover all locations lived/worked in past 7 years
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals/extensions
• Fingerprinting required for all candidates starting 1/1/2026; must be completed promptly to avoid delays
• National Criminal Record Request form must be signed within 72 hours of contract signing if fingerprinting is required
• Photo for badge (passport style, shoulders up, plain background) required before start
• Various facility-specific documents and acknowledgements required within specified timeframes

Notes

• Candidates must indicate shift preference regarding overtime eligibility
• Floating to other units is mandatory as needed
• Strong neuro experience is critical for consideration
• Prior travel experience is preferred but not explicitly required

This position offers a challenging ICU nursing role with a focus on neurological critical care in a coastal Virginia location, requiring strong clinical skills, certifications, and compliance with strict background and health requirements.