Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,936 per week in Chesapeake, VA

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care
Location: Chesapeake, VA
Agency: Cynet Health
Pay: $2,936 per week
Shift Information: Nights - 4 days x 12 hours
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Start Date: 6/22/2026

About the Position

TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320!

Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: Cardio Thoracic ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum 2 years in CVICU/CTICU; travel experience preferred License: VA or Compact License in hand at the time of submission Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS Must-Have: Arterial line management Blood product administration Central line care/management PICC line management Starting IVs Continuous IV sedation Procedural sedation administration Titrate cardiac drips Titrate vasoactive drips Strong neuro experience required FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring Interpretation of dysrhythmias Management of dysrhythmias Multi-system organ failure experience Post-cardiac surgery care Pre/post cardiac cath/intervention Pulmonary artery line/Swan Ganz monitoring IV insulin protocols CVVHD/CRRT CVA/acute stroke management Care of ventilated patients High flow nasal cannula (HFNC) Interpretation of ABGs Suctioning (ETT, NT) Ventilator management Infection prevention Isolation precautions/PPE Surgical wounds with drains/wound vac Description: This position involves caring for patients in a cardio thoracic ICU setting. Candidates will be working with step-down patients due to the universal bed model. The ideal candidate must have expertise in specific critical care procedures and patient management. Candidates will care for post-operative CABG patients, as well as patients with acute coronary conditions such as NSTEMI and STEMI. The care environment includes an interdisciplinary support team. Strong emphasis is placed on infection prevention, monitoring, and patient safety. The candidate must be proficient in managing complex cardiac care scenarios and be familiar with advanced monitoring systems. Previous charge experience is preferred but not required. Candidates will be expected to function effectively in a high-pressure environment and be able to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team. Candidates should have a solid background in neuro-critical care, as well as cardiothoracic care. This role requires adaptability to changing patient needs and the ability to contribute positively to a dynamic care environment. Successful candidates will contribute to maintaining high standards of safety and care within the unit.

About Cynet Health

Your travel nursing adventure begins here. Matching talented nurses like you with high-paying travel jobs at the best facilities across all 50 states. We offer the most competitive pay for every position we fill. We understand this is a partnership. You will have no surprises. Your salary will be discussed upfront and there will be no troubling negotiation tactics. 

Requirements

Required for Onboarding

• ACLS
• BLS
• PALS - AHA
• Pharmacology
• Skills Checklist
• Specialty Exam

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