Travel Nurse RN - Intermediate Care - $2,412 per week in Arlington, VA

Job Opportunity – Intermediate Care Registered Nurse – Virginia

Start Date: October 12, 2026

Location: Virginia

Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants

Schedule: Days, 3x12-hour shifts per week; 6 weekend shifts per 6-week period; 13-week assignment

Highlights:

• Intermediate care unit specializing in pulmonary, cardiac, and trauma patients requiring advanced airway management
• Patient population includes ventilator-dependent patients, tracheostomies, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP, and cardiac drip management
• 22-bed unit with 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio caring for adult to geriatric populations
• Epic EMR system with accelerated training available for experienced users
• Comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, IV teams, physical therapy, pharmacy, and rapid response teams
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply

Requirements:

• Active Virginia RN license or Compact license in hand at time of submission (required)
• Minimum 2 years of registered nursing experience
• Current BLS and ACLS certifications
• Cardiac telemetry experience within the past year
• PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown work setting experience
• Ventilator management experience required
• Comprehensive respiratory proficiency including high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy management, BiPAP, and ventilator care
• Epic EMR experience preferred (6+ months in the past 12 months qualifies for accelerated training)
• Willingness to accept charge nurse responsibilities; previous charge experience preferred
• Clinical skills required: dysrhythmia management, central line and PICC line care, cardiac drip management and titration, heparin protocols, pre/post cardiac catheterization care, traumatic brain injury care, and isolation precautions
• Flu vaccine required during flu season (October 1 - March 31); COVID-19 vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions considered per CMS guidelines)

Why It's a Great Opportunity:

This position offers the chance to work in a specialized intermediate care environment where you'll utilize advanced respiratory and cardiac nursing skills while caring for a complex patient population. You'll be supported by a full interdisciplinary team and have access to comprehensive resources including respiratory therapy, rapid response teams, and specialized equipment. The unit provides an excellent opportunity to develop expertise in advanced airway management, ventilator care, and critical telemetry monitoring in a progressive care setting.