ICU | Registered Nurse

Travel Neuro ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – 13-Week Contract in Richmond, Virginia

Join a high-acuity Neuro ICU as a Travel Registered Nurse (RN) in Richmond, Virginia. This 13-week travel nursing contract is ideal for an experienced critical care nurse passionate about neurocritical care, stroke nursing, and caring for patients with complex neurological conditions. Richmond offers historic charm, cultural attractions, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community along the James River.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,910–$2,010
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Start Date: November 23, 2026
• End Date: February 22, 2027
• Schedule: 3 shifts per week, 36 hours per week
• Shift: 12-hour day shifts, 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
• Healthcare Setting: Neuro ICU with approximately 28 beds and a daily census of approximately 26 patients
• Weekend Coverage: Weekend participation required, with approximately 12 weekend shifts during the contract
• Patient Population: Adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients
• Electronic Medical Record: Epic
• Orientation: Approximately 24 hours, including required specialty learning modules

Neuro ICU Registered Nurse Requirements

• At least 2 years of recent ICU nursing experience, including experience caring for neurocritical care patients
• Level I trauma experience required
• Strong stroke care experience with demonstrated proficiency in neurological assessments
• Current Registered Nurse license in Virginia or a compact state, in hand before submission
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications
• Epic charting experience required
• Experience caring for mechanically ventilated patients and managing continuous IV sedation
• Experience with intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring strongly preferred
• Procedural sedation administration and monitoring experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Ability to provide two professional references
• Availability for the specified day shift schedule must be confirmed before submission

Neurocritical Care Nursing Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive critical care nursing to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients in a high-acuity Neuro ICU
• Care for patients with stroke, trauma, seizures, post-craniotomy conditions, CNS infections, neuromuscular diseases, and organ donation needs
• Perform thorough neurological assessments and promptly identify changes in patient condition
• Manage ventilated patients, continuous IV sedation, and other complex critical care therapies
• Monitor patients requiring intracranial pressure monitoring and respond appropriately to changes
• Administer and monitor procedural sedation in accordance with clinical standards
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory therapy, rehabilitation services, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and rapid response teams
• Accurately document patient care and clinical findings in the Epic electronic medical record
• Float within the nurse’s established scope of practice when needed
• Participate in orientation activities and complete required specialty learning modules

Apply now for this Neuro ICU travel nursing opportunity in Richmond, Virginia, and join a dedicated 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.