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ICU Registered Nurse – Advanced Cardiac Critical Care
Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk General Hospital

$2,050-2,766/week
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ICU Travel Nurse Opportunity - Norfolk, Virginia

Specialty: ICU
Employment Type: Long Term
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Unit Details

  • Mixed IMC/CC unit providing advanced heart failure therapies
  • Patient ratios typically range from 2-4:1
  • ICU travelers can expect consistent 3:1 assignments, with some flexibility required during critical staffing shortages

Common Diagnoses and Procedures

  • Heart Failure
  • VAD (Ventricular Assist Device) complications
  • NSTEMI/CAD (Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction/Coronary Artery Disease)
  • Arrhythmias
  • Transplant rejection/complications
  • PAH (Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension) medication adjustments and complications
  • Hypoxic respiratory failure
  • Gastrointestinal bleeding (GIB)
  • Renal failure
  • Sepsis

Common Equipment

  • LVAD (Left Ventricular Assist Device)
  • CADD Solis VIP infusion pumps
  • Remunity
  • Tyvaso inhalation system
  • Bedside monitors (12 beds)
  • Impella device

Medications and Drips to Titrate

  • Vasoactive drips: Milrinone, Dobutamine, Dopamine, Norepinephrine, Vasopressin, Lidocaine, Nicardipine, Cardizem, Nitroglycerin
  • Other drips: Heparin, Angiomax, Glucommander, Protonix, Octreotide, IVIG, Antivirals, IV antibiotics

This role is ideal for ICU nurses experienced with advanced cardiac care and complex medication titration in a critical care setting.

About Norfolk, VA

As a Travel Intensive Care Unit Nurse in Norfolk, VA here's what you should know:
Cost of Living
  • The cost of living in Norfolk is slightly lower than the national average.
  • Wages generally match up with the cost of living, making it an affordable place to live.
Weather
  • Average summer highs are around 87°F, and winter lows are around 32°F.
Furnished Housing
  • Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Norfolk, with options available in various neighborhoods to suit different preferences.
Transportation
  • Norfolk is fairly car-friendly, but it also has public transportation options including buses and light rail for convenient commuting.
Demographics
  • Norfolk is a diverse city with a wide range of age groups.
  • Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the region's pollen levels.
  • There is a large population of travel nurses due to the presence of Naval Station Norfolk.
Things to Do
  • Norfolk offers a vibrant dining scene, with a variety of restaurants offering diverse cuisines.
  • The city has a rich arts and music scene, with numerous galleries and live music venues.
  • Sports enthusiasts can enjoy various water activities due to its coastal location, and there are also opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking and biking.
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