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: Malone Healthcare
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: 3 days x 12 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Job ID: 904687

Job Title


Registered Nurse - ICU

Location


Chesapeake, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type


Contract | Nights | 3×12 or 4×12 Hours (19:00-07:30) | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract are expected | 48-hour contract option available; overtime may be available after 48 hours

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct critical care nursing to ICU patients with a typical patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Perform ventilator management, IV drip titration, and telemetry monitoring
• Deliver neuro critical care, including NIH Stroke Scale assessment and dysrhythmia recognition and management
• Administer and monitor conscious sedation
• Respond to emergencies and manage critical care situations effectively
• Float as needed to Stepdown, Emergency Department, or Medical-Surgical units to care for ICU patients being held

• Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission; no exceptions
• Proficiency in Epic required; no exceptions
• BLS certification - American Heart Association only
• ACLS certification - American Heart Association only
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Must pass an EKG/telemetry test (80% or higher required; one attempt, no remediation); test covers sinus rhythms, heart blocks, lethal rhythms, atrial rhythms, junctional rhythms, and pacing
• Candidates must have no prior license or background hits; no exceptions
• Facility cannot accommodate a PAPR; any history of fit test issues will disqualify a candidate
• Must reside at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible

• Minimum three years of critical care experience preferred; strong candidates with less experience may be considered
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Strong neuro critical care background

• Located in the Coastal Virginia region, offering proximity to Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and access to outdoor activities including hiking trails and waterways
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced ICU environment with a supportive clinical team