Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care in Chesapeake, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Agency: Concentric Healthcare Staffing
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320!

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU

Location

Chesapeake, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (7:00 PM – 7:30 AM) | 3x12s or 4x12s | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract are expected. 48-hour contract options are available; overtime may be applicable after 48 hours.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in an ICU setting with a typical patient ratio of 1:2–3
• Perform ventilator management , IV drip titration, and telemetry monitoring
• Administer and monitor conscious sedation; recognize and manage dysrhythmias
• Apply strong neuro critical care skills including NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) assessment
• Lead emergency response and critical care management as needed
• Float as needed to Stepdown, Emergency Department, or Medical-Surgical units to care for ICU patients being held

Required Qualifications

• Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
• Proficiency in Epic EMR — no exceptions
• BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• ACLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Must pass an EKG/telemetry test with a score of 80% or higher prior to start (one attempt; no remediation available)
• Candidates must reside more than 50 miles from the facility to be eligible for this position

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Minimum three years of critical care experience strongly preferred; strong candidates with less experience may be considered
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Strong neuro critical care background
• Experience with complex dysrhythmia identification and interval measurements

Why Join Us

• Work in the vibrant Coastal Virginia region, conveniently located near Virginia Beach and Norfolk, with access to extensive outdoor recreation including hiking trails and more than 20 waterways
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced, high-acuity ICU environment with a supportive clinical team

About Concentric Healthcare Staffing

Founded and headquartered in Scottsdale, AZ, Concentric Healthcare Staffing specializes in healthcare employment with an emphasis in nursing and allied health. Our passion is to develop partnerships with our clients and become an integral part of your staffing solution. Concentric representatives understand your need for continuity of care and work to ensure that every staffing solution we provide is as unique as your facility.

To provide the skilled and talented personnel that today’s medical field demands, Concentric Healthcare offers a top flight registry service that provides staff 24/7. Your facility can enhance their recruiting process by taking advantage of the temporary, temp-to-hire, and direct placement services of our fully screened professionals.

Concentric Healthcare is proud to be recognized by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) with the JCAHO Gold Seal of Approval for the Health Care Staffing Services program. JCAHO certification acknowledges compliance with the Joint Commission’s national set of consensus-based quality standards and demonstrates a commitment to excellence in providing health care staffing.

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