Travel ICU RN - $2,665 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 08/31/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Days, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Aug 31, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for an ICU position requiring strong neuro critical care experience and an active VA or Compact RN license.

Details

• Work in the Intensive Care Unit of a hospital setting
• Typical patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Day shift schedule with 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (7:00-19:30)
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required within the contract
• Floating required to Stepdown Unit, Emergency Department, or Medical-Surgical units to care for ICU patients being held
• 48-hour contracts available with overtime billed after 48 hours
• Extended assignments through January 2027 available but not required
• Must work two of the three winter holidays if extended

Requirements

• Active VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission required
• Current certifications: BLS (AHA), ACLS (AHA), and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Three years of critical care experience preferred, though strong candidates with less experience may be considered
• Strong neuro critical care experience required
• Epic EMR proficiency required
• Skilled in ventilator management, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, and dysrhythmia recognition and management
• Emergency response and critical care management skills required
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
• Must pass a cardiac telemetry/EKG competency exam with 80% or higher (no remediation available)
• Cannot accommodate PAPR fit testing
• No prior license or background hits permitted for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients including ventilator management and hemodynamic monitoring
• Perform arterial line, central line, and PICC line management
• Administer continuous IV sedation, paralytics, and vasoactive/cardiac drip titration
• Manage neuro critical care needs including EVD, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery care
• Manage renal complications including CVVHD/CRRT for acute/chronic renal failure
• Care for patients with traumatic brain injury and spinal cord injury
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal and manage BiPAP/CPAP and high flow nasal cannula
• Complete 3 hours of pre-start modules (billable)
• Candidates must live more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this role
• RTO requests reviewed and approved on a per-case basis

American Traveler Job ID #P-739077. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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