ICU Registered Nurse Job in Chesapeake, VA

You'll work as a Registered Nurse in the Intensive Care Unit at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center, caring for critically ill patients with complex medical and surgical conditions. This is a 91-day travel assignment starting June 22, 2026.

Shift & Schedule

• 4x12-hour night shifts with weekday and every-other-weekend coverage
• Overtime billed after 48 hours per week on the 4x12 schedule
• Weekly pay: $2,937.60

Clinical Responsibilities

• Care for post-neurosurgical patients, EVD management, and stroke patients
• Manage patients with respiratory failure, renal failure, trauma, sepsis, and cardiac conditions
• Patient ratios of 1:2–3
• Float to Step-Down Unit required; may also float to ED or Med-Surg for ICU patients being held
• Proficiency required: mechanical ventilation, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation

Required Qualifications

• RN license (VA or Compact state license in hand at submittal)
• 3 years critical care experience preferred; strong candidates with less experience will be considered
• BLS, ACLS (American Heart Association), and NIHSS certifications
• EPIC proficiency (no exceptions)
• Pass EKG testing with 80% or higher on first attempt only; no remediation
• Strong neuro experience required
• Travel experience preferred

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Must reside more than 50 miles from the facility
• Complete 3 hours of pre-start modules before your first shift
• No license or background hits will be considered

You'll join a team focused on delivering specialized critical care in a 48-hour-per-week framework with opportunities for additional hours. Strong neuro knowledge and comfort with high-acuity patients are essential for this role.