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), Night Shift

Location

Salem, VA | Acute Care

Schedule / Job Type

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

Key Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care in a 12-bed Surgical ICU setting 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, Cheetah, and Pyxis
• Assist with and manage procedures such as drain care and central line placement
• Document patient care accurately using Meditech EMR
• Float throughout the facility as needed per unit guidelines
• Collaborate as part of a team-focused night shift staff alongside RNs and PCTs

Required Qualifications

• Active RN license valid in Virginia (or compact eligibility)
• BLS certification required
• ACLS certification required
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience
• Ability to wear navy blue scrubs per unit dress code

Preferred Experience / Skills

• Surgical ICU or surgical patient care experience strongly preferred
• Familiarity with Meditech EMR
• Experience with advanced hemodynamic monitoring and specialty ICU equipment (CRRT, IABP, Impella, etc.)

Why Join Us

• Work in a well-staffed, technology-equipped SICU with a collaborative, team-oriented culture
• 13-week travel contract with a projected start date in November 2026 — an excellent opportunity to gain advanced critical care experience in a dynamic acute care environment