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

Job Description & Requirements Specialty: ICU - Intensive Care Unit Discipline: RN Start Date: 11/16/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours Employment Type: Travel The right role can make all the difference in your career. At VyTalent Solutions, we support healthcare professionals with opportunities designed to meet today’s workforce needs. We’re currently looking for a Cardio Thoracic ICU Registered Nurse for a Hospital contract.

Job Details: Job Title: Cardio Thoracic ICU Registered Nurse Location: Chesapeake, VA Setting: Hospital Pay Range: 2072.32 - 2175.94 Schedule: 07:00 - 19:30; 3x12s or 4x12s; every other weekend, floating, and holidays required; must work Christmas; no block scheduling Contract Length: 13 weeks with possible extension Candidate Type: Traveler Requirements: 2 years of experience in a CVICU/CTICU; active Virginia or Compact RN license in hand at the time of submission; proficiency in Epic; BLS and ACLS through the American Heart Association; NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS); arterial line management; blood product administration; central line care and management; PICC line management; starting IVs; continuous IV sedation; procedural sedation administration; titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips; strong neuro experience, including post-brain surgery, EVD experience, and ventriculostomy; FloTrac/Vigileo monitoring; interpretation and management of dysrhythmias; multi-system organ failure; CABG; intra-aortic balloon pump; Impella; post-cardiac surgery care; pre/post-cardiac catheterization and intervention; pulmonary artery line/Swan-Ganz monitoring; IV insulin protocols; CVVHD/CRRT; CVA/acute stroke management; assisting with BiPAP and CPAP management; care of ventilated patients; high-flow nasal cannula; interpretation of ABGs; suctioning; ventilator management; infection prevention; isolation precautions and PPE use; surgical wounds with drains and wound vacs; no license or background hits; local RN candidates living within 50 miles of Chesapeake Regional Healthcare are not eligible.

Responsibilities: Provide nursing care for Cardio Thoracic ICU and step-down patients in a universal bed model. Manage patients with complex cardiac, pulmonary, neurological, and multi-system conditions. Monitor and manage cardiac lines, drips, dysrhythmias, ventilators, and other critical-care therapies. Support post-cardiac surgery, cardiac catheterization, stroke, and ventilated patient care. Follow infection prevention, isolation, PPE, wound, and clinical documentation requirements.

Why Choose VyTalent Solutions?

At VyTalent Solutions, support starts with benefits that work for you, an uncapped referral program, and a recruiter who’s with you every step of the assignment. Equal Opportunity Employer VyTalent Solutions is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, or any other non-merit factor. VyTalent Solutions Job ID 112701.

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: RN - Registered Nurse ICU About VyTalent Solutions At VyTalent Solutions, we believe your career should move you forward. Whether you're looking for travel, local, PRN, or permanent opportunities, we're here to connect you with meaningful work where you can make an impact in patient and student care. Built on more than three decades of experience, VyTalent Solutions partners with hospitals, surgical centers, behavioral health facilities, schools, correctional healthcare environments, and community-based organizations nationwide. Our team is committed to creating an experience that's transparent, responsive, and centered around your goals, because finding your next opportunity should feel exciting, not exhausting. From your first conversation through every assignment, you'll have real people in your corner, helping you navigate your career with confidence. Energizing Talent. Delivering Solutions. Powering Innovation.

Benefits We believe in providing benefits that benefit you. Eligible employees working 30 hours or more can access a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive both personally and professionally.

Benefits include: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k) with company match Employee Assistance Program offering mental health, financial, legal, and wellness resources Wellness program focused on fitness, nutrition, and financial well-being BetterHelp partnership, including one month of free therapy and discounted services Scrubin uniform discounts Hotel Engine travel discounts Working Advantage employee discount program Referral Program: Earn $500 when you refer a friend, and they'll earn $500, too.

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