Travel ICU RN

American Traveler is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU
- Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Chesapeake, Virginia.

• Specialty:
  ICU
  - Intensive Care Unit
• Discipline:
  RN
• Start Date:
  
  11/16/2026
• Duration:
  13 weeks
• 36 hours per week
• Shift:
  12 hours, nights
• Employment Type:
  
  Travel

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours:
  
  36 hrs/wk
• Start Date:
  
  Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN with strong neuro critical care skills and an active VA or compact RN license for a night shift assignment.

• Work in the Intensive Care Unit caring for critical care patients, including neuro, medical, surgical, and trauma ICU populations
• Typical patient ratio of 1:2-3
• Night shift schedule (3x12 or 4x12 hours, 19:00-07:30)
• Every other weekend and holiday coverage required within the contract
• Floating required to Stepdown Unit, Emergency Department, or Medical-Surgical units to care for ICU patients being held
• 48-hour contracts available with overtime billed after 48 hours
• Epic EMR experience required

• Active VA or Compact RN license in hand at time of consideration
• Current BLS and ACLS certification (American Heart Association only)
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification required
• Three years of critical care experience preferred
• Strong neuro critical care experience required
• Proficiency with ventilator management, IV drip titration, telemetry monitoring, conscious sedation, and dysrhythmia recognition and management
• Experience with emergency response and critical care management
• Skilled in arterial line, central line, and PICC line management, blood product administration, and IV therapy
• Experience with CRRT/CVVHD and management of acute/chronic renal failure preferred
• Experience with EVD, ICP monitoring, hypothermia protocol, lumbar drains, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery care preferred
• Must be able to pass facility EKG/telemetry competency exam with 80% or higher, single attempt only, no remediation
• No prior license or background hits permitted
• No history of fit test issues; facility cannot accommodate PAPR use
• Two professional references required for consideration

• Provide critical care nursing to medical, surgical, neuro, and trauma ICU patients, including management of multisystem organ dysfunction
• Administer and titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips, continuous IV sedation, and paralytics as needed
• Assist with chest tube insertion/removal and manage ventilated and tracheostomy patients
• Facility is a Trauma Level I/II center with neuro critical care emphasis
• 3 hours of pre-start orientation modules required (billable)
• RTO must be submitted in advance and is approved on a per-case basis
• Candidates living within 50 miles of the facility are not eligible for this position
• First-time travelers are not preferred for this assignment

American Traveler Job  #P-777390. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36.0 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title:
Travel RN - ICU

With over 25 years of experience, American Traveler has established a reputation for outstanding customer service. Our team ensures a smooth, worry-free experience for those starting on or expanding their travel nursing and allied careers.

With thousands of travel nursing and allied jobs nationwide, our attentive and approachable recruiters find positions that align perfectly with your career aspirations and personal requirements.

American Traveler offers exceptional benefits, including premium medical, dental, vision and life insurance beginning day one of your assignment, generous 401(k) match, substantial housing stipends, and more. Additionally, with 24/7 support and access to our in-house clinicians, you are assured confidence and comfort throughout your assignment.

With our team behind you, you can relax and enjoy a rewarding travel career.