ICU | RN

ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift Travel Nursing Job in Chesapeake, Virginia\n\nAdvance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a night shift travel assignment in Chesapeake, VA! This top-rated Virginia healthcare job places you in the heart of Coastal Virginia, close to Virginia Beach and Norfolk. Enjoy a rewarding travel nursing experience while working with a supportive healthcare team in a vibrant, outdoor-friendly community.\n\nICU Travel Nurse Job Details\n

• Location : Chesapeake, VA 23320 (Coastal Virginia nursing jobs)\n
• Assignment Length : 13 weeks (Start : 11 / 17 / 2025 – End : 2 / 16 / 2026)\n
• Shift : Night, 4x12-hour shifts per week (19 : 00 – 07 : 30)\n
• Hours per Week : 48 hours (overtime available after 48 hours)\n
• Setting : Intensive Care Unit (ICU) – Registered Nurse\n
• Employment Type : Travel nursing assignment\n
• Weekly Estimated Pay : $1780–$1910 per week\n\nICU Registered Nurse Qualifications\n
• Active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at time of application\n
• Minimum 1 year of recent ICU nursing experience (3 years preferred; strong candidates with less considered)\n
• Strong neuro ICU experience required (post-neurosurgical, EVD, and stroke care)\n
• Proficiency with Epic electronic health record (EHR) system (required)\n
• BLS and ACLS certifications (American Heart Association)\n
• NIHSS certification\n
• Willingness to float to Stepdown, Emergency Department (ED), or MedSurg units as needed\n
• No prior license or background issues (strict requirement)\n
• Must pass EKG testing (80% or higher, one attempt only)\n
• Flu vaccine required (medical / religious exemptions allowed)\n
• Must reside at least 50 miles from facility (local candidates not accepted)\n\nICU Nurse Responsibilities\n
• Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to critically ill patients in the ICU\n
• Manage complex neuro ICU patients, including post-neurosurgical, EVD, and stroke cases\n
• Monitor and titrate IV drips, manage ventilators, and perform telemetry monitoring\n
• Administer conscious sedation and respond to medical emergencies as needed\n
• Float to Stepdown, ED, or MedSurg units to provide ICU-level care when required\n
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams including respiratory therapy, physical therapy, and pharmacy\n
• Care for a diverse patient population : neurosurgical, respiratory failure, renal failure, post-surgical, trauma, sepsis, MODS, heart failure, and post-cardiac cath patients\n
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation using Epic EHR\n\nApply now to join our healthcare team as a travel ICU Registered Nurse in Chesapeake, Virginia, and take the next step in your nursing career!\n\nBenefits\n\n401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision\n\nAbout GHR\n\nWith over 30 years of healthcare staffing experience, GHR Healthcare is your trusted partner in finding the perfect contract or permanent role in the healthcare industry. Our specialized teams have placed thousands of healthcare professionals nationwide. You will have a dedicated recruiter, providing access to new opportunities and guidance every step of the way. Whatever your career goals, GHR Healthcare is here to support you and find your perfect fit. Get to know us : www.ghrhealthcare.com\n\nEqual Opportunity\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.