Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,056 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Alexandria, Virginia. Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: ASAP Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel ICU Registered Nurse – Cardiovascular Neuro ICU Travel Nursing Job in Alexandria, VA Critical care nurses looking for travel RN jobs in Alexandria, Virginia: join a dynamic Cardiovascular Neuro ICU team and care for high-acuity patients in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Located in the welcoming Alexandria, VA 22304 area, this assignment offers convenient access to a vibrant community known for its historic charm, waterfront views, and lively dining and shopping options. This 13-week travel nursing assignment is a great opportunity to grow your critical care skills while working alongside experienced clinicians in a well-supported unit focused on patient safety, teamwork, and evidence-based care. Job Details Position: ICU Registered Nurse Setting: Cardiovascular Neuro ICU Assignment Type: Travel Nursing Job Start Date: 09/28/2026 Duration: 13 weeks Shift Duration: 12-hour nights Shift Time: 7:00 PM - 7:00 AM Hours per Week: 36 Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend Floating: First to float to MSICU, PCCU, and boarders up to four patients Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,830 - $1,930 Location: Alexandria, VA 22304 Job Requirements Minimum of 2 years of ICU experience required Active RN license BLS and ACLS required Experience caring for neuro and cardiovascular critical care patients preferred Ability to titrate vasoactive drips and manage high-acuity ICU workflows Must be able to read and interpret telemetry strips independently Epic experience required Must be available to work every other weekend and assigned holidays ECG exam required on day 2, pass/fail Responsibilities Provide direct nursing care to critically ill patients in a 16-bed ICU with a 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio Monitor and manage patients with stroke, hemorrhagic events, respiratory failure, sepsis, cardiac conditions, metabolic emergencies, and other complex diagnoses Titrate and manage drips such as norepinephrine, epinephrine, vasopressin, phenylephrine, and dopamine as ordered Collaborate closely with the interdisciplinary care team to support safe, timely, evidence-based critical care Operate within a unit equipped with ventilators, HFNC, and BiPAP/CPAP support Maintain accurate documentation in Epic and follow unit protocols Read and respond to telemetry rhythms independently using Phillips monitors Support patient care across float areas as needed, including MSICU, PCCU, and boarder patients Adhere to unit standards, including navy blue scrubs and required holiday coverage Apply now to join this ICU travel nurse opportunity in Alexandria, VA and take the next step in your critical care nursing career. Benefits 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. GHR Healthcare - Travel Job ID 516772. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU About GHR Healthcare - Travel For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare professionals and the facilities that need them nationwide. We're committed to uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive compensation, transparent communication, and a devoted team that genuinely cares about your career journey. You can trust us to stand by your side as your advocate, confidante, and partner in advancing your career. At GHR, care and consideration are at the heart of everything we do. Visit ghrhealthcare.com to learn more.