Local Contract Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $54-57 per hour

American Medical Staffing; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-One Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans

Wellness PTO: Paid time off options

Hotel Discounts: Up to 60% savings

Loyalty Program: Financial incentives

Referral Program: $500 for referrals

Scrub Discount: 20% off scrubs

Retirement Plans: 401(k) options

Job summary

American Medical Staffing is currently looking for a Local Contract Nurse RN for ICU in Chesapeake, Virginia. The role involves delivering critical care, documenting using EPIC, and managing complex patient needs. Candidates must have significant ICU experience, an RN license, and be willing to obtain the necessary state licensure.

The position offers a comprehensive benefits package including day-one medical, dental, and vision plans, as well as options for paid time off and retirement planning.

Qualifications

• Must have a minimum of 3 years of experience as an RN.
• At least 3 years of experience in an ICU setting is required.
• Must have EPIC proficiency along with BLS and ACLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Deliver ICU care using EPIC documentation while managing vents and IV drip titrations.
• Monitor for and respond to critical conditions like respiratory failure and sepsis.
• Support patient care by floating to Stepdown and ED as needed.

Skills

ICU care

EPIC proficiency

BLS and ACLS certification

Telemetry monitoring

Vent management

Education

Valid RN license

3 years of RN experience

At least 3 years of ICU experience

Tools

Telemetry equipment

IV drip systems

Job description

American Medical Staffing is seeking a local contract nurse RN ICU – Intensive Care Unit for a local contract nursing job in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Job Details

• Specialty: ICU – Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline: RN
• Start Date: 07/20/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• Hours per week: 36 hours
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Local Contract

Responsibilities

• Deliver ICU care using EPIC documentation while managing vents, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, and dysrhythmia/emergency management.
• Monitor for and respond to respiratory failure, sepsis/MODS, renal failure, heart failure/post-cardiac cath complications, and post-surgical trauma needs while maintaining safe acuity ratios of 1:2-3.
• Support coordinated patient care by floating as assigned to Stepdown and/or ED/MedSurg when ICU patients are being held.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience as an RN.
• At least 3 years of ICU experience.
• EPIC proficiency, BLS and ACLS (via American Heart Association), and NIHSS; strong neuro experience (post-neurosurgical, EVD, stroke) and experience with vents, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, dysrhythmia and emergency management.
• Travel experience preferred.
• Valid RN license.
• Willingness to obtain State licensure.
• VA or Compact license in hand at the time of submittal (no exceptions).

Benefits

• Day-One Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision plans with no waiting period.
• Wellness PTO: Build 1 or 2 weeks of paid time off into your contract.
• Hotel Discounts: Save up to 60% on hotel bookings with access to 700,000+ discounted properties.
• Loyalty Program: Earn financial incentives automatically based on hours worked and assignment type.
• Referral Program: $500 for you and $500 for each referral after 450 hours—no limits.
• Working Advantage: Access exclusive discounts on retail, entertainment, and travel.
• Scrub Discount: 20% off all scrubs through our customized AMS store.
• Retirement Plans: 401(k) options to help you plan for the future.
• Compliance & Credentialing Support: Let us handle the logistics so you can focus on patient care.

Apply now to take the next step in your journey. American Medical Staffing is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other non-merit factor.

American Medical Staffing Job ID #102751. Posted job title: ICU RN – Registered Nurse