Critical Care Float RN
Newport News, Virginia
Riverside Regional Medical Center

Registered Nurse - Travel/Contract Position

Location: Newport News, Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse (Critical Care Float Pool)
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Description

• Float pool position covering Critical Care Units: Surgical ICU (SICU), Medical ICU (MICU), Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), and Oncology ICU (OICU).
• Units include three 18-bed ICUs and one 6-bed Oncology ICU.
• Patient populations: traumatic injuries, surgical complications, neuro patients, open-heart surgery, critically ill medical comorbidities, cardiac procedure monitoring, oncology patients requiring chemo inductions, DKA, alcohol withdrawal, and other high-acuity patients.
• Flexible scheduling preferred.
• Every other weekend required, including Saturday and Sunday.
• Holiday shifts may be required during the assignment.

Required Experience

• Specialty: Registered Nurse in critical care.
• Years of Experience: Not explicitly stated; assume minimum 2 years critical care experience (default to higher if conflicting info found).

Certifications Required

• BLS (Basic Life Support): Current, in-person certification required (AHA, ARC, Military, or American Safety & Health Institute). Online CPR not accepted.
• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support): Required for CCU and ICU float positions.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support): Check unit requirements; may be required.
• NRP (Neonatal Resuscitation Program): Check unit requirements; may be required.
• NIH Stroke Certification: Required for all inpatient RNs (except OR and PICC); must be updated annually.
• CEUs: Stroke education CEUs required annually (6 hours for ICU units).
• Pass/Fail Testing: Required for all clinical positions (includes EKG/Medication competency).

Licensure & Documentation

• Valid Registered Nurse license for Virginia required.
• Government-issued photo ID required.
• Driver’s license required if applicable (especially for Home Health & Hospice roles).
• Background check: 7-year criminal history check within one year of start, updated annually.
• Fingerprinting: Virginia VSP National Criminal Background Check required starting 7/15/2025 (for tracking).
• Physical exam within last 12 months required.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility policy.
• Drug screening within last 12 months required.
• Immunizations:

  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella: 2 vaccines or positive titer; exemptions require approval.
  • Hepatitis B: Series, titer, or declination accepted.
  • Varicella: 2 vaccines, titer, or history of chickenpox; exemptions require approval.
  • Flu vaccination required during flu season (10/1-3/31) with strict deadlines; medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval.
  • COVID vaccination preferred (initial series).

Additional Requirements

• 2 professional references required.
• Application/resume required.
• Annual skills checklist update required.
• Medication and competency exams must be completed within one year of start date.
• Photo for badge must meet facility specifications and be submitted 5 days prior to start.
• Candidate must review and sign facility policies including confidentiality, scrub colors, safety brochure, dress code, drug-free policy, and hand washing hygiene.

Scheduling & Work Conditions

• Critical care float pool with exposure to multiple ICU specialties.
• Must be able to work every other weekend and potentially holidays.
• Flexible scheduling highly preferred.

Prior Travel Experience

• No explicit requirement for prior travel experience mentioned.

Summary

This is a 13-week travel Registered Nurse position in Newport News, VA, covering multiple critical care units. Candidates must have critical care experience, current BLS and ACLS certifications, and meet comprehensive health, background, and immunization requirements. Flexible scheduling and weekend availability are mandatory.