Travel ICU Nurse

Federal Management Systems; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization is seeking a Travel ICU Registered Nurse to work at a regional medical center in Virginia. The role requires managing high-acuity patients, ventilator management, and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams. Candidates must hold an active RN license and have at least 2 years of recent ICU experience. Competitive compensation and travel opportunities are included.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2+ years recent ICU experience required.
• NIHSS certification preferred.
• Travel experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care to critically ill patients.
• Manage ventilators, airway equipment, and complex drips.
• Perform frequent assessments, hemodynamic monitoring, and documentation.
• Respond to rapid response and code situations.
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Administer medications and manage central lines, A-lines, and chest tubes.
• Follow ICU best practices, sepsis protocols, and unit policies.

Skills

Ventilator management

Drip titration (pressors, sedation, insulin)

Cardiac monitoring

High-acuity ICU patient care

Education

Active RN License (Virginia or Compact License)

BLS & ACLS certification

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled Travel ICU Registered Nurse to join the Intensive Care Unit at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. This fast-paced ICU handles high-acuity medical, surgical, and cardiac patients, and requires a nurse experienced in managing complex, critical-care situations.

If you are a strong ICU RN with experience in ventilator management, vasoactive drips, and rapid clinical decision-making, this assignment is an excellent fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care to critically ill patients
• Manage ventilators, airway equipment, and complex drips
• Perform frequent assessments, hemodynamic monitoring, and documentation
• Respond to rapid response and code situations
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and multidisciplinary teams
• Administer medications and manage central lines, A-lines, and chest tubes
• Follow ICU best practices, sepsis protocols, and unit policies

Requirements

• Active RN License (Virginia or Compact License)
• 2+ years recent ICU experience (required)
• BLS & ACLS required
• NIHSS preferred
• Experience with:
• ✔ Ventilator management
• ✔ Drip titration (pressors, sedation, insulin, etc.)
• ✔ Cardiac monitoring
• ✔ High-acuity ICU patient care
• Travel experience preferred but not required