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

$1,246-2,110/week

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Job Opportunity: Critical Care Float Nurse

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

Job Description

Float pool position covering Critical Care Units including 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, and alcohol withdrawal.
Schedule: Day shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (7:00 AM – 7:00 PM).
Weekend work required every other weekend (including Saturday and Sunday).
Flexibility in scheduling preferred; holiday shifts may be required.

Required Qualifications

Valid RN license in Virginia.
Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience, including ICU experience within the last year.
ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification.
Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
Float experience in critical care settings.

Facility

Riverside Regional Medical Center

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Short Term Acute Care
363 beds

ADDRESS500 J. Clyde Morris BoulevardNewport News, VA 23601

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About Newport News, VA

As a travel nurse in Newport News, VA here's what you should know:

Cost of Living

The cost of living in Newport News, VA is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.

Weather

The average high in summer is around 86°F, and the average low in winter is around 31°F.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Newport News, VA, with options available for furnished housing.

Transportation

Newport News is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
Public transportation options include buses and a light rail system.

Demographics

Newport News has a diverse population with a wide age range.
Common health issues may include allergies and asthma due to the region's pollen levels.
There is a growing population of travel nurses in the area.

Things to Do

The city offers a variety of activities including restaurants, outdoor sports, and cultural experiences.
Visitors can enjoy outdoor activities like boating, cycling, and fishing.
City Center at Oyster Point provides shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

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