Travel ICU Nurse

Chesapeake, VA

We are seeking a highly skilled Travel ICU Registered Nurse to join the Intensive Care Unit at a Medical Center in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. This fast-paced ICU handles high-acuity medical, surgical, and cardiac patients, and requires a nurse experienced in managing complex, critical-care situations.

If you are a strong ICU RN with experience in ventilator management, vasoactive drips, and rapid clinical decision-making, this assignment is an excellent fit.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide bedside care to critically ill patients
  • Manage ventilators, airway equipment, and complex drips
  • Perform frequent assessments, hemodynamic monitoring, and documentation
  • Respond to rapid response and code situations
  • Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, and multidisciplinary teams
  • Administer medications and manage central lines, A-lines, and chest tubes
  • Follow ICU best practices, sepsis protocols, and unit policies

Requirements

  • Active RN License (Virginia or Compact License)
  • 2+ years recent ICU experience (required)
  • BLS & ACLS required
  • NIHSS preferred
  • Experience with:
  • ✔ Ventilator management
  • ✔ Drip titration (pressors, sedation, insulin, etc.)
  • ✔ Cardiac monitoring
  • ✔ High-acuity ICU patient care
  • Travel experience preferred but not required