Travel Neuro ICU RN - $2,842 per week

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN Neuro ICU for a travel nursing job in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: Neuro ICU
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 01/04/2027
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 48 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours, nights
• Employment Type: Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jan 4, 2027
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with strong neuro critical care skills for a night shift position requiring an active VA or compact RN license.

Details

• ICU setting with experience in Medical, Neuro, Surgical, and Trauma ICU populations
• Typical patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Night shift schedule with 3x12 or 4x12 hour shifts (7:00 PM-7:30 AM)
• Every other weekend, floating, and holiday coverage required within the contract
• Float requirement to Stepdown Unit, Emergency Department, or Medical-Surgical units to care for ICU patients being held
• Epic EMR experience required

Requirements

• Active VA or compact RN license required in hand at time of consideration
• BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Minimum 3 years of critical care experience preferred
• Trauma Level I and II experience preferred
• Strong neuro critical care experience required
• Proficiency required in ventilator management, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, and dysrhythmia recognition/management
• Skilled in arterial line management, central/PICC line care, and blood product administration
• Experience with CVVHD/CRRT, renal failure management, and CVP monitoring preferred
• Experience with EVD, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, hypothermia protocol, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery care preferred
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, paralytics, and vasoactive/cardiac drip titration
• Must pass required EKG proficiency test with 80% or higher prior to starting orientation
• Must complete 3 hours of pre-start modules
• No history of license or background hits permitted
• No history of fit test issues permitted; facility cannot accommodate PAPR use

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to ICU patients including those requiring neuro, cardiac, respiratory, and renal interventions
• Perform emergency response and management for complex, multisystem critical care patients
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• RTO requests reviewed and approved on a case-by-case basis
• Located in Coastal Virginia near Virginia Beach and Norfolk, offering access to hiking trails and waterways
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this position

American Traveler Job ID #P-783590. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 48.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: Travel RN - ICU

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