GHR Healthcare - Travel Division is seeking a travel nurse RN ICU - Intensive Care Unit for a travel nursing job in Richmond, Virginia.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 12/01/2025
- Duration: 13 weeks
- 36 hours per week
- Shift: 12 hours
- Employment Type: Travel
ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Travel Nursing Job in Richmond, VA
Advance your nursing career as an ICU Registered Nurse (RN) on a travel assignment in Richmond, VA (zip code 23226). Join a leading healthcare team in a modern 20-bed Intensive Care Unit, providing critical care to adult and geriatric patients. Richmond is a top destination for healthcare professionals, offering vibrant neighborhoods, rich history, and scenic parks—making it an ideal location for your next travel nursing job.
ICU RN Travel Job Details
- Location: Richmond, VA 23226 (Virginia healthcare jobs)
- Assignment Type: Travel Registered Nurse
- Unit: ICU (Intensive Care Unit / Critical Care Nursing)
- Duration: 13 weeks (Start: 12/1/2025 – End: 2/28/2026)
- Shift: 12-hour nights; every other weekend and major holiday required
- Hours per week: 36
- Estimated Weekly Pay: $1,880 - $2,020
- Patient Ratio: Typically 1:1-2 (subject to staffing changes)
- Scrubs: Navy blue, white, or combination
ICU Registered Nurse Qualifications
- Active RN license in Virginia or compact state (required for Virginia nursing jobs)
- Minimum 1 year of recent ICU RN experience (critical care nursing experience required)
- Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications (required for ICU nurse jobs)
- Successful completion of Advanced Arrhythmia Exam at orientation (study guide provided)
- Copy of nursing diploma or transcript required
- Proficient in ICU skills: sepsis management, conscious sedation, ventilator management, IABP, pressors/gtts, PA catheters
- Experience with Alaris pumps, Hercules beds, tube feeding, NGT, chest tubes, wound vac
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to adapt to rapidly changing patient conditions and high-stress environments
ICU RN Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive patient assessments and ongoing monitoring in the ICU
- Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized care plans for critically ill patients
- Administer medications and manage advanced life-support equipment (ventilators, CRRT, IABP, Impella, ECMO)
- Conduct hemodynamic monitoring and care for patients with multi-system organ failure or trauma
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams and communicate with patient families
- Participate in quality improvement and patient safety initiatives
- Educate patients and families, providing support during critical illness or injury
- Demonstrate professionalism, resilience, and compassion in all patient interactions
Ready to take your ICU nursing career to the next level? Join our healthcare team in Richmond, VA, and experience professional growth in a supportive community. Apply now for this rewarding ICU Registered Nurse travel job!
Benefits
401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision
About GHR
With 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
Equal Opportunity
We 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.
GHR Healthcare - Travel Division Job ID #433654. Pay package is based on 12 hour shifts and 36 hours per week (subject to confirmation) with tax-free stipend amount to be determined. Posted job title: ICU
About GHR Healthcare - Travel Division
For over 30 years, GHR Healthcare has been the bridge between healthcare
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uncovering your ideal fit, supported by GHR's dedication to competitive
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