Hospital ICU RN - Travel Nursing

Overview American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU RN with strong neuro experience for a night shift travel assignment in Chesapeake, VA, requiring Epic proficiency and VA or Compact RN licensure.
Requirements Active VA or Compact RN license currently in hand — no exceptions
Current AHA certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS required
Strong neuro experience required, specifically post-neurosurgical, EVD, and stroke
Proficiency with ventilator management, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, and dysrhythmia and emergency management
3 years of critical care experience preferred; strong candidates with less experience will be considered
Travel nursing experience preferred
Epic EMR proficiency required
Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility — a valid driver's license must be provided for address verification
Two professional references required for consideration
Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration
Clean license and background history required — any prior hits will disqualify a candidate from consideration
Responsibilities Work in the ICU of an acute care hospital in the Chesapeake, VA area — minutes from Virginia Beach and Norfolk
Patient population includes neurosurgical, post-stroke, respiratory failure, renal failure, post-surgical, trauma, sepsis/MODS, heart failure, and post-cardiac cath patients
Patient ratio of 1:2-3
Night shift schedule (19:00-07:30), available as either 3x12 or 4x12
Every other weekend required
Holiday coverage required within the contract period
Floating required to the Stepdown Unit, and may also float to ED/MedSurg to cover ICU patients being held in those areas
Epic EMR — proficiency required, no exceptions
Provide critical care nursing to a complex, high-acuity patient population including neurosurgical and post-stroke, sepsis, respiratory and renal failure, trauma, and cardiac patients
Strong neuro ICU skills are essential, including management of EVDs and post-neurosurgical patients
Candidate preference for 3x12 vs. 4x12 schedule should be indicated at time of application
13‑week contract assignment located in the Chesapeake/Coastal Virginia region
Benefits High Pay and Bonuses
Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance with Day 1 Options
401(k) Plan
Weekly Payroll Deposit
Free Online CEUs
Generous Housing Allowance
Travel and Licensure Reimbursements
Non‑taxed Per Diem and Subsidy
Traveler Rewards and Discounts

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