Travel ICU Nurse

Federal Management Systems

Travel ICU Nurse

Chesapeake, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    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