Registered Nurse ICU

Location: Newport News, VA
Profession: Registered Nurse

Posted: 8/13/2026
Salary: $2167.00/weekly

Weekly Hours: 36
Shift: Nights

Job Details

Job Title

Registered Nurse – ICU (Critical Care Float Pool)

Location

Newport News, VA

Schedule / Job Type

Contract | Nights (3x12 Hours, 19:00–07:00) | Onsite

Key Responsibilities

  • Float across Critical Care Units including Surgical ICU, Medical ICU, Cardiac Care Unit, and Oncology ICU as needed based on facility census and staffing needs
  • Provide direct care to critically ill patients including those with traumatic injuries, surgical complications, neurological conditions, cardiac procedures, oncology diagnoses, DKA, and ETOH withdrawal
  • Monitor and manage patients requiring an elevated level of care, including those undergoing chemo inductions
  • Adhere to unit-specific protocols and documentation standards using EPIC electronic health record system
  • Work every other weekend (Saturday and Sunday) and may be scheduled for holidays occurring during the assignment period

Required Qualifications

  • Active RN license valid in Virginia or valid compact license (must be in hand at time of submittal)
  • Minimum 2 years of ICU/critical care experience, with specialty experience within the last year
  • Current ACLS and BLS certifications through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • Current PALS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA)
  • EPIC electronic health record experience required
  • NIH stroke scale education and stroke education required

Preferred Experience / Skills

  • Experience in multiple ICU subspecialties (surgical, medical, cardiac, or oncology critical care)
  • Flexible scheduling availability with ability to minimize time-off requests during assignment
  • Prior float pool or multi-unit critical care experience

Why Join Us

  • Opportunity to gain diverse critical care experience across multiple ICU environments within a well-established acute care health system
  • Local candidates are welcome to apply for this contract opportunity

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