First Connect Health 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: 12/07/2026 Duration: 13 weeks 36 hours per week Shift: 12 hours, nights Employment Type: Travel 36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT LIVER TRANSPLANT ICU RN CONTRACT – RICHMOND, VA An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in surgical critical care and transplant hepatology in Richmond, VA 23298. Operating within a dedicated 15-bed Comprehensive Liver Care ICU (daily census ~15) at a premier academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center, this clinical assignment offers a dependable 36-hour overnight schedule (19:00 – 07:00 / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour night shifts guaranteed weekly with every other weekend rotation). COMPETITIVE 36-HOUR NIGHT PACKAGE ($2,170/WEEK GROSS)! $1,450/WEEK TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPEND! $20.00/HR REGULAR & $30.00/HR OT RATES! COMPACT STATE! EPIC EHR! NO RADIUS RESTRICTION (LOCALS ACCEPTED AT SAME RATE)! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! Delivering advanced surgical critical care to adult and geriatric patients undergoing complex liver surgery and hepatic failure management, the ICU nursing team coordinates acute postoperative liver transplant recovery, management of end-stage liver disease (ESLD), acute hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome, and severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Staffing ratios are strictly maintained at 1:2 across all shifts. Clinical modalities encompass invasive hemodynamics (arterial lines, central venous lines, pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT utilizing NxStage platforms), mechanical ventilation management, arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation, continuous sedation, and multi-drip titration of vasoactive, inotropic, and emergency cardiac infusions. If you are an acute critical care nurse with dedicated liver transplant recovery and CRRT experience looking to earn $2,170/week on nights in Central Virginia, this assignment is built for you! PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (36-Hour Week) Weekly Gross: $2,170.00 Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,450.00 Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $20.00/hr (36 regular hours) Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $30.00/hr (Both local and travel candidates accepted at the same base rate; zero radius restrictions apply).

SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (19:00 – 07:00 / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks.

Block Scheduling: Block schedules are not offered.

On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!

Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend (or equivalent) rotation.

Floating Scope: Inpatient floating within clinical competency/scope as operationally needed.

Department Setting & Capacity: Comprehensive Liver Care Unit-ICU (CC101150) — 15-bed specialized surgical intensive care pavilion; average daily census is 15 patients.

Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios: Strict critical care staffing ratios of 1:2 across all shifts.

Clinical Scope & Specialty Care: Immediate post-operative surgical recovery and continuous intensive care for liver transplant recipients. Inpatient critical management of transplant hepatology: fulminant hepatic failure, cirrhosis decompensation, esophageal variceal bleeding, and multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: bedside management, fluid balance tracking, and circuit troubleshooting using NxStage CRRT machines. Invasive hemodynamic surveillance: zeroing, leveling, and management of arterial lines, central lines, and pulmonary artery (Swan-Ganz) catheters. Mechanical ventilation: comprehensive airway management, ET/NT suctioning, sedation titration, and ABG interpretation. Complex pharmacology: continuous titration of vasoactive infusions (Levophed, Vasopressin, Epinephrine), antiarrhythmics, continuous IV sedation, neuromuscular blockade, and IV insulin protocols. Transfusion therapy: massive transfusion protocol (MTP) management, administration of packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets, cryoprecipitate, and albumin. Extensive interdisciplinary support: dedicated IV teams, respiratory care, clinical pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response resources.

EMR System: Epic electronic health record.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION Experience Requirement: Minimum 3 full years of dedicated acute care inpatient ICU RN clinical experience strictly required (BSN preferred; Level I Trauma or academic teaching hospital background preferred).

Strict Hard Stop: Documented, hands-on clinical experience in Liver Transplant ICU recovery and care . Prior travel nursing experience strictly required.

Licensure (Strict Hard Stop): Active Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) License or Multi-State Compact RN License strictly verified and in hand at submittal (pending licenses cannot be submitted).

Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached): Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only . Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only .

EMR Competency (Strict Hard Stop): Hands-on Epic EHR experience is strictly required.

Clinical Device Competency: Demonstrated experience managing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT / NxStage). ✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Complete candidate profiles matching all clinical prerequisites receive expedited review and direct submittal consideration into the health system portal. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized critical care recruitment team! Click "Apply Now" to complete your screening and secure your contract! 36-HOUR NIGHT-SHIFT LIVER TRANSPLANT ICU RN CONTRACT – RICHMOND, VA An immediate 13-week travel contract opening is available for an experienced Intensive Care Unit (ICU) Registered Nurse (RN) specializing in surgical critical care and transplant hepatology in Richmond, VA 23298. Operating within a dedicated 15-bed Comprehensive Liver Care ICU (daily census ~15) at a premier academic medical center and Level I Trauma Center, this clinical assignment offers a dependable 36-hour overnight schedule (19:00 – 07:00 / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM, three 12-hour night shifts guaranteed weekly with every other weekend rotation). COMPETITIVE 36-HOUR NIGHT PACKAGE ($2,170/WEEK GROSS)! $1,450/WEEK TAX-FREE HOUSING & MEAL STIPEND! $20.00/HR REGULAR & $30.00/HR OT RATES! COMPACT STATE! EPIC EHR! NO RADIUS RESTRICTION (LOCALS ACCEPTED AT SAME RATE)! ZERO MANDATORY ON-CALL! Delivering advanced surgical critical care to adult and geriatric patients undergoing complex liver surgery and hepatic failure management, the ICU nursing team coordinates acute postoperative liver transplant recovery, management of end-stage liver disease (ESLD), acute hepatic encephalopathy, hepatorenal syndrome, and severe gastrointestinal hemorrhage. Staffing ratios are strictly maintained at 1:2 across all shifts. Clinical modalities encompass invasive hemodynamics (arterial lines, central venous lines, pulmonary artery/Swan-Ganz monitoring), continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT utilizing NxStage platforms), mechanical ventilation management, arterial blood gas (ABG) interpretation, continuous sedation, and multi-drip titration of vasoactive, inotropic, and emergency cardiac infusions. If you are an acute critical care nurse with dedicated liver transplant recovery and CRRT experience looking to earn $2,170/week on nights in Central Virginia, this assignment is built for you! PRE-CALCULATED PAY PACKAGE (36-Hour Week) Weekly Gross: $2,170.00 Weekly Tax-Free Stipend: $1,450.00 Hourly W2 Regular Rate: $20.00/hr (36 regular hours) Hourly W2 Overtime Rate: $30.00/hr (Both local and travel candidates accepted at the same base rate; zero radius restrictions apply).

SHIFT & POSITION DETAILS Schedule: Night shifts, 3x12-Hours (19:00 – 07:00 / 7:00 PM – 7:00 AM).

Guaranteed Hours: 36 regular hours guaranteed weekly.

Assignment Duration: 13 Weeks.

Block Scheduling: Block schedules are not offered.

On-Call Requirements: NO ON-CALL REQUIRED!

Weekend Coverage: Every other weekend (or equivalent) rotation.

Floating Scope: Inpatient floating within clinical competency/scope as operationally needed.

Department Setting & Capacity: Comprehensive Liver Care Unit-ICU (CC101150) — 15-bed specialized surgical intensive care pavilion; average daily census is 15 patients.

Nurse-to-Patient Staffing Ratios: Strict critical care staffing ratios of 1:2 across all shifts.

Clinical Scope & Specialty Care: Immediate post-operative surgical recovery and continuous intensive care for liver transplant recipients. Inpatient critical management of transplant hepatology: fulminant hepatic failure, cirrhosis decompensation, esophageal variceal bleeding, and multi-organ dysfunction syndrome (MODS). Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy: bedside management, fluid balance tracking, and circuit troubleshooting using NxStage CRRT machines. Invasive hemodynamic surveillance: zeroing, leveling, and management of arterial lines, central lines, and pulmonary artery (Swan-Ganz) catheters. Mechanical ventilation: comprehensive airway management, ET/NT suctioning, sedation titration, and ABG interpretation. Complex pharmacology: continuous titration of vasoactive infusions (Levophed, Vasopressin, Epinephrine), antiarrhythmics, continuous IV sedation, neuromuscular blockade, and IV insulin protocols. Transfusion therapy: massive transfusion protocol (MTP) management, administration of packed red blood cells, fresh frozen plasma, platelets, cryoprecipitate, and albumin. Extensive interdisciplinary support: dedicated IV teams, respiratory care, clinical pharmacy, physical therapy, and rapid response resources.

EMR System: Epic electronic health record.

REQUISITE QUALIFICATIONS FOR SUBMISSION Experience Requirement: Minimum 3 full years of dedicated acute care inpatient ICU RN clinical experience strictly required (BSN preferred; Level I Trauma or academic teaching hospital background preferred).

Strict Hard Stop: Documented, hands-on clinical experience in Liver Transplant ICU recovery and care. Prior travel nursing experience strictly required.

Licensure (Strict Hard Stop): Active Virginia Registered Nurse (RN) License or Multi-State Compact RN License strictly verified and in hand at submittal (pending licenses cannot be submitted).

Certifications Required at Submittal (Must all be active and attached): Basic Life Support (BLS) — American Heart Association (AHA) only. Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) — AHA only.

EMR Competency (Strict Hard Stop): Hands-on Epic EHR experience is strictly required.

Clinical Device Competency: Demonstrated experience managing continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT / NxStage). ✨ APPLICATION PROCESS Avoid administrative processing delays on broad public job boards. Complete candidate profiles matching all clinical prerequisites receive expedited review and direct submittal consideration into the health system portal. Apply directly to this posting to lock in your file with our specialized critical care recruitment team! Click "Apply Now" to complete your screening and secure your contract! About First Connect Health At First Connect Health , we take pride in being a Joint Commission–certified healthcare staffing agency , headquartered in Newark, New Jersey. This prestigious certification is more than just a seal — it's a reflection of our commitment to excellence, safety, and quality in everything we do. By meeting the rigorous standards set by The Joint Commission, one of the most respected accrediting bodies in healthcare, we've demonstrated that our processes, compliance, and patient care standards are aligned with the highest levels of quality in the industry. But our dedication goes beyond certifications. Nurses choose First Connect Health because: ✅ Trust and Transparency: We foster honest communication, timely updates, and full transparency throughout your placement journey. ✅ Best Pay & Benefits: We offer industry-leading compensation packages, along with benefits that support your career goals. ✅ Flexibility & Choice: Whether you're seeking short-term assignments, long-term contracts, or local opportunities, we provide the flexibility to suit your preferences. ✅ Personalized Support: Our recruiters take the time to understand your needs, guiding you with care, respect, and responsiveness at every step. When you work with First Connect Health, you're not just another number — you're a valued professional. Join a team that’s focused on your success, your well-being, and your future in healthcare.

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