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

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

About the Position

Job Title

Travel RN – Surgical Intensive Care Unit (SICU)

Location

Salem, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Travel | 13 Weeks | Days, 7:00 AM – 7:00 PM | Every other weekend required | No on-call

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed Surgical ICU with patient ratios of 2:1, 3:1, or 1:1 depending on acuity
• Operate and monitor specialized equipment including CRRT, IABP, Impella, Arctic Sun, BIS, Vigilance, and Cheetah
• Manage drains and assist with central line placement procedures
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR
• Float throughout the facility as needed per unit guidelines
• Collaborate as part of a team-focused unit alongside RNs, PCTs, and clinical coordinators

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Virginia or compact state eligibility
• ACLS certification required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Surgical ICU experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR
• Experience with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and specialty ICU equipment

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-staffed, technology-forward SICU environment with access to advanced critical care equipment and a supportive team structure
• 13-week travel contract with a defined day-shift schedule and no on-call requirements