Medical Respiratory ICU RN
Richmond, Virginia
VCU Medical Center

Job Opportunity: Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Richmond, Virginia
Specialty: Registered Nurse
Unit: Medical Respiratory ICU
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Requirements

• Experience:

  • Level 1 experience required
  • Academic facility experience highly preferred
  • CCRN certification required
• Certifications:

  • BLS (Basic Life Support) - AHA only
  • ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) - AHA only
• Licensure:

  • Permanent Virginia RN license required (no temporary licenses accepted)
  • NURSYS verification required for all RNs
• Prior Travel Experience:

  • Not explicitly required

Compliance & Background Checks

• Criminal background check within 60 days of start, including:

  • All states lived/worked in past 7 years
  • State of permanent residence
  • VA Statewide Repository Search
  • SS Trace
  • All counties lived/worked in past 7 years
  • Nationwide check
  • FACIS Level 3
  • Sex Offender Registry
  • Education verification (diploma accepted)
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start
• Fingerprinting:

  • Virginia State Police fingerprint results required for certain units (Pediatrics, NICU, Psych, Children’s Hospital units)
  • Results can pend at start if proof of submission is on file
• Virginia Central Registry (CPS) search required for Pediatrics, NICU, Behavioral Health, Labor and Delivery units

  • Must be completed within 48 hours of contract signing
  • Results can pend at start if proof of submission is on file

Health & Safety Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year attesting ability to meet physical demands
• Immunizations and titers required:

  • Tdap vaccine or declination
  • Negative TB test (Q-gold/T-spot within 30 days of start or two PPDs)
  • Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella titers with booster if low titer
  • Hepatitis B titer, vaccine series, or declination
• Drug testing within 60 days of start (9-panel minimum, instant screens not accepted)
• Seasonal flu vaccination or approved exemption required for 2025-26 season
• TB questionnaire required annually

Orientation & Competencies

• Pharmacology exam, Point of Care Testing, Airborne Precaution Mask Fitting at orientation
• Basic Knowledge Assessment Tool (BKAT) for Tele/Step-Down, Progressive Care, ICU units
• Completion of assigned learning modules (~6 hours) during orientation week
• Competency exams and abuse reporting competency required
• Color blind testing required

Documentation & Other Requirements

• Two professional references required
• Complete application/resume required
• Skills checklist updated annually
• HIPAA confidentiality agreement required prior to start
• Must carry government-issued photo ID during hours of service
• Must provide proof of primary residence matching compact licensure

This position is ideal for experienced RNs with critical care certification and respiratory ICU experience seeking a 13-week travel contract in Richmond, VA.