Travel ICU Nurse

Federal Management Systems, Inc; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Management Systems, Inc is seeking a Travel ICU Registered Nurse to join the Medical Center in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. This fast-paced ICU handles high-acuity medical, surgical, and cardiac patients, requiring experience in managing complex critical-care situations.

Ideal candidates have ventilator management, vasoactive drips, and rapid decision-making skills, with Virginia or Compact RN licensure, BLS and ACLS. Travel experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in Virginia or Compact license.
• 2+ years of recent ICU experience.
• BLS & ACLS certification required.
• NIHSS preferred.
• Experience with ventilator management, drip titration, and cardiac monitoring.
• Travel nursing 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

Cardiac monitoring

High-acuity ICU care

Travel experience

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled Travel ICU Registered Nurse to join the Intensive Care Unit at a 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