Travel Nurse RN - ICU - Intensive Care Unit - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty : ICU - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline : RN
• Start Date : 11 / 17 / 2025
• Duration : 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift : 12 hours
• Employment Type : Travel

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Chesapeake, Virginia

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a night shift travel assignment in Chesapeake, VA! This top-rated Virginia healthcare job places you in the heart of Coastal Virginia, close to Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Enjoy a rewarding travel nursing experience while working with a supportive healthcare team in a vibrant, outdoor-friendly community.

ICU Travel Nurse Job Details

Location : Chesapeake, VA 23320 (Coastal Virginia nursing jobs)

Assignment Length : 13 weeks (Start : 11 / 17 / 2025 – End : 2 / 16 / 2026)

Shift : Night, 4x12-hour shifts per week (19 : 00 – 07 : 30)

Hours per Week : 48 hours (overtime available after 48 hours)

Setting : Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – Registered Nurse

Employment Type : Travel nursing assignment

Weekly Estimated Pay : $1780–$1910 per week

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of application

Minimum 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience (3 years preferred; strong candidates with less considered)

Strong neuro ICU experience required (post-neurosurgical, EVD, and stroke care)

Proficiency with Epic electronic health record (EHR) system (required)

BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)

NIHSS certification

Willingness to float to Stepdown, Emergency Department (ED), or MedSurg units as needed

No prior license or background issues (strict requirement)

Must pass EKG testing (80% or higher, one attempt only)

Flu vaccine required (medical / religious exemptions allowed)

Must reside at least 50 miles from facility (local candidates not accepted)

ICU Nurse Responsibilities

Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in the ICU

Manage complex neuro ICU patients, including post-neurosurgical, EVD, and stroke cases

Monitor and titrate IV drips, manage ventilators, and perform telemetry monitoring

Administer conscious sedation and respond to medical emergencies as needed

Float to Stepdown, ED, or MedSurg units to provide ICU-level care when required

Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and pharmacy

Care for a diverse patient population : neurosurgical, respiratory failure, renal failure, post-surgical, trauma, sepsis, MODS, heart failure, and post-cardiac cath patients

Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EHR

Apply now to join our healthcare team as a travel ICU Registered Nurse in Chesapeake, Virginia, and take the next step in your nursing career!

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

About GHR

With over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #425726. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title : ICU

About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division

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