Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $1,984 per week in Chesapeake, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $1,984 per week
Shift Information: Days - 3 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 8/24/2026

About the Position

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Intensive Care Unit Duration: 13 Weeks Shift: Day 3x12-Hour Hours per Shift: 12 Hours Experience: Minimum of three years critical care experience preferred License: Active RN license in hand at the time of submission; no exceptions Certifications: BLS (American Heart Association only) ACLS (American Heart Association only) NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) Must-Have: Strong neuro critical care experience Ventilator management IV drip titration Telemetry monitoring Conscious sedation Dysrhythmia recognition and management Emergency response and critical care management Description: This position is for an ICU Registered Nurse with a focus on critical care. The candidate must be willing to float to stepdown, emergency department, or medical-surgical units to care for ICU patients. The nurse will work 3x12-hour shifts or 4x12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends and holidays required. The typical patient ratio is 1:2 or 1:3. Candidates must be proficient in Epic. Travel experience is preferred. Strong candidates with less than three years of experience may still be considered. The nurse will manage patients with complex needs including those requiring neurocritical care and will be involved in ventilator management and IV drip titration. Experience with telemetry monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and emergency response is crucial. Candidates should expect to care for patients with conditions such as respiratory failure, renal failure, post-surgical needs, trauma, and sepsis. The role includes being part of an interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive patient care. Candidates will have exposure to a variety of patient diagnoses that include neurosurgical cases and post-stroke care. It is important to review candidate backgrounds thoroughly prior to application. Compliance with facility rules and regulations is mandatory throughout the hiring process and during employment. The facility does not accept candidates with prior license or background issues. Fit testing for N95 masks will be conducted. Testing for EKG proficiency is required, and candidates must achieve a passing score. Additional training modules may be required prior to the official start of the assignment.

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• BLS
• PALS - AHA