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: 01/05/2026
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12 hours
• Employment Type: Travel

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

Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in Chesapeake, VA. This Coastal Virginia healthcare job offers the perfect blend of professional growth and outdoor adventure, with access to scenic hiking trails, waterways, and proximity to Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Join our healthcare team and make a difference in critical care!

Key Job Details – ICU RN Travel Assignment

• Location: Chesapeake, Virginia 23320 (Virginia nursing jobs)
• Facility Setting: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
• Assignment Type: Travel Nursing
• Start Date: December 8, 2025
• End Date: March 9, 2026
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shifts, 12 hours (7:00 PM - 7:30 AM)
• Weekly Hours: 36-48 hours (3x12 or 4x12; overtime after 48 hours)
• Weekend Coverage: Required
• Patient Ratios: 1:2-3
• Estimated Weekly Salary: $1780-$1910

ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications

• Active VA or Compact RN license (required for Virginia healthcare jobs)
• Minimum 1 year recent ICU nursing experience (3 years preferred)
• Strong neuro ICU experience (post-neurosurgical, EVD, stroke care)
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)
• NIHSS certification
• EPIC charting proficiency
• Willingness to float to Stepdown, ED, or MedSurg units
• Travel nursing experience preferred
• No prior license or background issues
• Must pass EKG testing (80% or higher)
• Flu vaccine required (medical/religious exemptions allowed)
• Must reside at least 50 miles from facility

ICU RN Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality critical care to ICU patients
• Manage neurosurgical, post-stroke, respiratory failure, renal failure, trauma, sepsis/MODS, heart failure, and post-cardiac cath patient populations
• Perform advanced neuro and critical care skills: post-neurosurgical management, EVD, stroke care, ventilator management, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, dysrhythmia and emergency management
• Float to Stepdown, ED, or MedSurg units as needed
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams (IV, physical therapy, respiratory, pharmacy)
• Maintain accurate documentation using EPIC EMR
• Complete required orientation and pre-start modules

Discover rewarding ICU nursing jobs in Chesapeake, Virginia. Join our healthcare team and experience the best of Coastal Virginia while advancing your career in critical care. Apply now for this travel nursing opportunity!

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 #432280. 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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