SICU Registered Nurse
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Mary Washington Hospital

Job Opportunity: SICU Registered Nurse

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit & Patient Population

• Specialty: Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)
• Patient types include trauma, cardiovascular surgery (e.g., TAVRs, CABGs), neurosurgery, and other complex surgical cases
• Common diagnoses: acute ventilator needs, COVID+ with high oxygen demand, DKA, severe sepsis, unstable GI bleed, trauma, open heart recovery, post-code blue, multi-system organ failure, CRRT needs

Schedule & Work Details

• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2-3, adjusted based on skill level and patient acuity during float
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs
• Block scheduling: Not accommodated
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted
• Return-to-office restrictions at manager’s discretion

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of experience in Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU), with at least some experience within the last year
• Certifications:

  • ACLS (American Heart Association)
  • BLS (American Heart Association)
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Education: Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Background checks including lifetime criminal, federal, state, and education verification (within 1 year prior to start)
• Drug screening within 30 days prior to start (specific panels required)
• Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
• Fit mask (N95) testing and documentation, updated annually
• TB testing or chest X-ray per facility requirements
• Immunizations or immunity documentation for:

  • Measles (Rubeola)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination documentation required during flu season (9/1 - 3/31) or approved medical/religious exemption
• COVID vaccination documentation recommended but not required (declination accepted)
• Employment application and work history verification (minimum 2 years)
• References: Two required, including one current-year reference from a supervisor or equivalent who directly supervised the candidate (references from this facility or system are not accepted)
• Facility-specific documents including code of conduct, confidentiality agreement, Epic experience screening, orientation packet, and job description acknowledgment

Facility & System Highlights

• Facility type: Short-Term Acute Care
• Level II Trauma Center
• Total staffed beds: 431
• Charting system: Epic
• Scrub color: Navy blue

Additional Notes

• Travel pairs are allowed but schedules may differ
• Candidates must be prepared to float within their scope of practice
• Orientation and mandatory training modules must be completed prior to start
• First-time travelers are welcome

This position is ideal for experienced critical care RNs comfortable with complex surgical and trauma patients, seeking a travel contract in a Level II Trauma Center environment with night shifts.