ICU Registered Nurse
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Medical Center

Travel/Contract ICU Registered Nurse - Richmond, Virginia

Job Summary

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Location: Richmond, VA
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Unit: Comprehensive liver care ICU
• ICU experience required; transplant experience highly preferred
• Locals allowed at same rate

Required Qualifications

• Active, permanent Virginia RN license (temporary licenses not accepted)
• Minimum ICU nursing experience (years not explicitly stated, but ICU experience required)
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification (AHA only)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification (AHA only)
• Other certifications may be required depending on unit (e.g., PALS, NRP, TNCC) — check unit-specific job descriptions
• NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Completion of medication/pharmacology competency exam as applicable
• Completion of abuse reporting competency covering physical/sexual abuse, domestic violence, and elder/disabled neglect or exploitation
• Required background checks including criminal background, EPLS/GSA/SAM, HHS/OIG, education verification, and fingerprinting (VA State Police National Criminal Background Check)
• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Required immunizations and titers: Tdap, Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella, Flu vaccine (or approved exemption)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per protocol
• Drug screening within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant screens not accepted)
• Completion of orientation modules and facility-specific exams (pharmacology, point of care testing, mask fitting, BKAT for ICU/tele/step-down units)
• Two professional references required
• Complete application/resume required

Additional Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID must be carried during hours of service
• Proof of primary residence must match compact licensure documentation
• Virginia Central Registry (CPS) search and submission required within 48 hours of contract signing; candidates may start with results pending if proof of submission is on file
• Fingerprinting results required; can start with results pending if proof of submission is on file
• Candidates must bring mask (cloth acceptable), non-wireless headphones, and laptop or cell phone to orientation (notify if no device available)
• No onsite certification renewals; renewals must be scheduled prior to contract start
• Flu vaccine declinations are not accepted; agency religious or medical exemption forms must be submitted and approved

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned

This position is ideal for ICU RNs with solid critical care experience, especially those with transplant ICU exposure, seeking a 13-week travel assignment in Richmond, VA.