TravelNurseSource is working with Revolution Healthcare Services to find a qualified IMC RN in Arlington, Virginia, 22202!
Job Opportunity – Registered Nurse, Intermediate Care (Surgical/Trauma/Pulmonary) – Virginia
Start Date: November 16, 2026
Location: Northern Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: Night shift, 3x12-hour shifts per week; 6 weekend shifts (Saturday or Sunday) per 6-week period; 13-week assignment
Highlights:
- 22-bed intermediate care unit specializing in pulmonary, cardiac, and trauma patients requiring advanced airway management
- 1:4 nurse-to-patient ratio with comprehensive interdisciplinary support including respiratory services, IV teams, rapid response teams, and pharmacy
- Patient population includes ventilator-dependent patients, tracheostomies, high-flow oxygen, BiPAP/CPAP, cardiac drips, and post-cardiac catheterization care
- Epic EMR system with accelerated training available for experienced users
- Diverse case mix including acute and chronic pulmonary conditions, CHF, dysrhythmias, post-MI care, pacemaker/ICD management, and med/surg overflow
- Comprehensive orientation with unit-based telemetry monitoring and rapid response team utilization
Requirements:
- Active Virginia RN license or Compact license in hand at time of submission (pending licenses will not be accepted)
- Minimum 2 years of recent nursing experience in PCU/DOU/IMC/Stepdown setting
- Ventilator experience required; comprehensive respiratory proficiency mandatory including high-flow nasal cannula, tracheostomy management, and BiPAP/CPAP
- Cardiac telemetry background within the past year
- Current BLS and ACLS certifications required
- Epic EMR experience preferred (6+ months within past 12 months qualifies for accelerated training)
- Competency in managing dysrhythmias, cardiac drips (with and without titration), heparin protocols, central line/PICC management, pre/post cardiac catheterization care, and traumatic brain injury patients
- Willingness to accept charge RN responsibilities (previous charge experience preferred)
- COVID-19 vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions only); Flu vaccination required during flu season (medical exemptions only)
- Smoke/nicotine-free facility; compliance required
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers the chance to work with a complex, high-acuity patient population in a specialized intermediate care environment with exceptional interdisciplinary support. You'll develop and refine advanced skills in respiratory management, cardiac care, and trauma while working alongside dedicated professionals committed to providing excellent patient outcomes. The consistent 1:4 ratio and comprehensive orientation ensure you'll have the resources and support needed to deliver quality care in a dynamic clinical setting.