Travel ICU RN - $2,142 per week

GHR Healthcare 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: 08/24/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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

ICU Registered Nurse travel assignment in Chesapeake, VA for an experienced critical care RN with strong neuro ICU skills. Join a supportive team in Coastal Virginia and provide high-acuity care to adult patients in a fast-paced intensive care setting.

Job Details

• Specialty: Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Nursing
• Employment Type: Travel RN
• Location: Chesapeake, Virginia
• Shift: 12-hour night shifts
• Schedule Options: 3x12s or 4x12s
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend
• Floating: Required to Stepdown; may also float to the Emergency Department or Medical-Surgical units to care for ICU patients being held
• Holidays: Holidays within the contract are required
• Contract Duration: 21 weeks
• Start Date: 08/24/2026
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,910 - $2,010
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:2-3
• Orientation: Pre-start modules required

Job Requirements

• Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission
• 3 years of critical care nursing experience preferred; strong candidates with less experience may be considered
• Previous travel nursing experience preferred
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Strong neuro critical care experience required
• Required certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS
• Experience with ventilator management, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, and conscious sedation
• Ability to recognize and manage dysrhythmias and respond to critical care emergencies
• Must pass required EKG testing with an 80% or higher on the first attempt
• Must be able to comply with radius, fit testing, and compliance requirements

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality care to critically ill ICU patients with neurological, respiratory, renal, trauma, sepsis, cardiac, and post-surgical needs
• Monitor and manage ventilated patients, vasoactive drips, sedation, and telemetry
• Support complex neuro care, including post-neurosurgical patients, stroke management, and EVD-related care
• Perform ongoing assessments, intervene quickly in emergencies, and communicate changes in patient condition
• Safely administer therapies and maintain accurate documentation in Epic
• Float as needed to Stepdown or other designated units based on patient care needs
• Work collaboratively with respiratory therapy, pharmacy, IV teams, rapid response, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Follow all compliance, orientation, and testing requirements to ensure a smooth start

Apply now for this ICU Registered Nurse travel job in Chesapeake, Virginia and take the next step in your critical care nursing career.

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GHR Healthcare Job ID #505411. 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

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