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ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Neuroscience ICU Travel Contract in Richmond, Virginia

Join a specialized Neuroscience ICU team in Richmond, Virginia, as a Travel ICU Registered Nurse and provide high-acuity critical care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. This 13-week travel nursing contract offers night shifts in a 28-bed Neuro ICU, a collaborative interdisciplinary team, and valuable experience caring for complex neurological conditions. Richmond is a vibrant, historic capital city known for its welcoming neighborhoods, thriving arts and dining scene, and access to outdoor recreation along the James River.

Travel Registered Nurse Job Details

• Location: Richmond, Virginia
• Contract: 13 weeks, November 23, 2026 through February 22, 2027
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Nursing Schedule: Three 12-hour night shifts per week, 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
• Weekly Hours: 36 hours
• Healthcare Setting: 28-bed Neuroscience ICU with an average daily census of approximately 26 patients
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend shifts are required during the contract
• Electronic Medical Record: EPIC experience required
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours, including specialty-specific learning modules

Neuroscience ICU Nurse Job Requirements

• Valid Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a compact state, held before submission
• At least 1 year of ICU nursing experience; 2 years of critical care experience is preferred
• Previous experience caring for neuroscience or neurocritical care patients in an ICU setting
• Strong experience with stroke care; demonstrated proficiency in advanced neurological assessment is preferred
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• EPIC charting experience
• Experience caring for mechanically ventilated patients, managing continuous IV sedation, monitoring intracranial pressure (ICP), and administering and monitoring procedural sedation
• BSN preferred
• Ability to float within the nurse’s clinical scope when needed
• Availability for the posted night shift schedule must be confirmed up front

Critical Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for critically ill patients with stroke, trauma, seizures, post-craniotomy needs, central nervous system infections, neuromuscular diseases, and organ donation considerations
• Perform detailed neurological assessments and promptly identify changes in patient condition
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage continuous IV sedation according to established protocols
• Monitor patients with intracranial pressure devices and respond appropriately to changes in neurological status
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation safely
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, pharmacy, radiology, rehabilitation, social services, rapid response teams, and other interdisciplinary partners
• Document patient care accurately in EPIC and communicate effectively during handoffs
• Support a safe, patient-centered environment while adapting to the needs of a high-acuity neuroscience population

Apply now for this Neuroscience ICU Travel Registered Nurse opportunity in Richmond, Virginia, and join a collaborative critical care team.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

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.