TravelNurseSource is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320!
Job Title
Registered Nurse – ICU
Location
Chesapeake, VA | Acute Care
Schedule / Job Type
Contract | Nights | 3x12 or 4x12 shifts (19:00–07:30) | Every other weekend, floating, and holidays within the contract are expected | 48-hour contract option available; overtime may be applicable after 48 hours
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct critical care nursing to ICU patients with a typical ratio of 1:2–3
- Perform ventilator management, IV drip titration, and telemetry monitoring
- Deliver neuro critical care, including NIH Stroke Scale assessment and dysrhythmia recognition and management
- Administer and monitor conscious sedation
- Respond to emergencies and manage critical care situations effectively
- Float as needed to Stepdown, Emergency Department, or Medical-Surgical units to care for ICU patients being held
Required Qualifications
- Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of submission — no exceptions
- Proficiency in Epic — no exceptions
- BLS certification (American Heart Association only)
- ACLS certification (American Heart Association only)
- NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
- Must pass an EKG/telemetry test (80% or higher required; one attempt, no remediation)
- No prior license or background hits will be considered — no exceptions
- Fit testing required; facility cannot accommodate a PAPR — any history of fit test issues will disqualify a candidate
- Must live at least 50 miles from the facility to be eligible
Preferred Experience / Skills
- Minimum three years of critical care experience preferred; strong candidates with less experience may be considered
- Previous travel nursing experience preferred
- Strong neuro critical care background
- Experience with emergency response and advanced critical care management
Why Join Us
- Work in the Coastal Virginia region, conveniently located near Virginia Beach and Norfolk with access to beaches, waterways, and outdoor recreation
- Opportunity to work in a high-acuity ICU environment with a supportive clinical team