ICU Registered Nurse
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Mary Washington Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job - Fredericksburg, Virginia

Job Overview

• Specialty: Registered Nurse (ICU)
• Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (19:00 - 07:00)
• Patient Population: Specialized SICU patients including trauma, cardiovascular surgery (TAVRs, CABGs), neurosurgery, acute ventilator needs, COVID+ with high oxygen demand, DKA, severe sepsis, unstable GI bleed, open heart recovery, multi-system organ failure, and CRRT needs.
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:2-3 (adjusted based on skill level and acuity during float)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• On-call: Not required
• Floating: Required within scope to meet facility needs
• Travel Pairs: Allowed but schedules may differ
• Locals Accepted: Yes

Required Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU) experience, with at least some experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Proficient in interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
• Skilled in arterial line management
• Competent in blood product administration

Facility & Work Environment

• Facility Type: Short-Term Acute Care Hospital
• Trauma Level: Level II Trauma Center
• Total Staffed Beds: 431
• Charting System: Epic
• Scrub Color: Navy blue
• Parking: No cost

Additional Requirements & Documentation

• Background Checks: Comprehensive lifetime background check within 1 year prior to start, including federal, state, and nationwide offender registry checks.
• Drug Testing: Required within 30 days prior to start; must include a full panel of substances.
• Health Documents:

  • Physical exam within 1 year prior to start
  • Fit mask (N95) certification, updated annually
  • Negative TB test or chest X-ray as applicable
  • Immunizations or immunity documentation for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
  • Seasonal flu vaccination or approved medical/religious exemption (required during flu season)
  • COVID vaccination documentation or declination
• References: Two professional references required; one must be from current year and one within last two years, from supervisors or equivalent.
• Competency Exams: Medication test/pharmacology competency exam required.
• Facility-Specific Documents: Must complete and sign code of conduct, confidentiality agreement, Epic experience screening, orientation packet, and job description forms prior to start.
• Work History Verification: Minimum two years of work history verification required.

Additional Notes

• First-time travel nurses are accepted.
• Block scheduling is not accommodated.
• Return-to-Office (RTO) restrictions are at manager’s discretion.
• Guaranteed hours are subject to billing rules.

This position is ideal for experienced ICU RNs comfortable with high-acuity patients in a Level II Trauma Center environment, who hold the required certifications and licensure, and are ready for a night shift travel assignment in Virginia.