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

Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float Nurse

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

Job Description

• Float position covering Critical Care Units including Surgical ICU (SICU), Medical ICU (MICU), Cardiac Care Unit (CCU), and Oncology ICU (OICU).
• Night shift schedule: Friday, Saturday, Sunday (3 shifts per week, 12 hours each, 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM).
• Units care for a variety of critically ill patients including trauma, surgical complications, neuro, cardiac procedures, oncology, DKA, and alcohol withdrawal.
• Flexible scheduling preferred; every other weekend required including Saturday and Sunday. Holiday shifts may be assigned during the contract.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
• Minimum 2 years of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) nursing experience, with ICU experience within the last year.
• Float nursing experience.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.

Background and Compliance Requirements

• Government-issued photo ID required.
• 7-year criminal background check within one year of start, updated annually, covering all locations lived/worked in past 7 years.
• Drug screen within the last 12 months.
• Physical exam within the last 12 months.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray per facility protocol; if positive, clearance letter required.
• Required immunizations or proof of immunity: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Hepatitis B series or declination, seasonal flu vaccination during flu season (medical/religious exemptions accepted with approval).
• COVID vaccine series preferred; declination form accepted if no vaccine records available.
• Virginia State Police National Criminal Background Check fingerprint results may be required.

Documentation and Orientation

• Recent professional photo for badge (taken within last 6 months, head-on, work-appropriate attire, neutral background).
• Confidentiality agreement, dress code policy, scrub color policy, safety brochure, drug-free policy, and hand washing hygiene policy must be reviewed and signed prior to start.
• Core orientation testing and HIPAA acknowledgment required.
• References: 2 professional references required.
• Employment application/resume required.
• Skills checklist must be updated annually.

Additional Notes

• Driver’s license required only for Home Health & Hospice positions (not applicable here).
• Prior travel experience is not explicitly required for this position.
• Candidates must be prepared for a fast-paced critical care environment with diverse patient populations.
• Compliance with all facility-specific policies and procedures is mandatory.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic critical care float role covering multiple ICU specialties on night shifts with a reputable healthcare facility in Virginia.