Travel Nurse RN - Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care - $2,110 per week in Chesapeake, VA

Company: TravelNurseSource
Location: Chesapeake
Posted on: February 28, 2026

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) / Critical Care Location: Chesapeake, VA Agency: Cynet Health Pay: $2,110 per week Shift Information: Nights - 3 days x 12 hours Contract Duration: 13 Weeks Start Date: 3/16/2026 About the Position TravelNurseSource is working with Cynet Health to find a qualified ICU/Critical Care RN in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23320! Job Title: Registered Nurse Profession: Nursing Specialty: ICU Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Night Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: Minimum of 3 years in Critical Care preferred; will consider strong candidates with less experience License: VA or Compact License required Certifications: BLS, ACLS, NIHSS required Must-Have: Strong neuro experience required (post-neurosurgical, EVD, and stroke) Proficient in EPIC Ability to float to Stepdown Unit and potentially ED/MedSurg No prior license or background hits Description: This position requires a Registered Nurse specializing in ICU. Candidates must have strong neuro experience. They will manage patients with conditions such as respiratory failure, renal failure, trauma, sepsis, and post-surgical issues. Strong skills in telemetry monitoring, IV drip titration, and conscious sedation are necessary. The nurse will provide care for a patient population including adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Candidates must be proficient in interpreting dysrhythmias and managing patients with multisystem organ dysfunction. The patient ratio will generally be 1:2-3. Preferred qualifications include travel experience and background in Trauma Level I or II. Nurses should be prepared to work evenings, weekends, and holidays during their contract. Candidate's preferences regarding scheduling should be clearly indicated. Candidates should be aware of the facility's policies regarding float requirements and potential relocations to hold ICU patients. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong critical thinking and emergency management abilities. 5 Benefits of Travel Nursing Adapting to new facilities and teams challenges your problem-solving skills. You learn to navigate different protocols and procedures, honing your ability to think critically and adapt to varying healthcare contexts. Advocating for patients becomes more nuanced when dealing with diverse populations. Travel nursing exposes you to different patient advocacy scenarios, refining your advocacy skills. Constantly adapting to new environments and healthcare facilities challenges you to expand your knowledge and skills. This dynamic nature of travel nursing contributes significantly to your professional growth. Different healthcare facilities may have varying nursing policies and procedures. Adapting to these variations helps you understand the importance of compliance and the rationale behind different policies. Facing new challenges regularly builds resilience. Travel nurses often become more adaptable, resilient, and confident in their abilities to handle unforeseen circumstances. Requirements Required for Onboarding ACLS BLS PALS - AHA Pharmacology Skills Checklist Specialty Exam 29425715EXPTEMP

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