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ICU | RN

GHR HealthcareSouth Boston, VATravel
Agency
GHR Healthcare
Location
South Boston, VA
Job type
Travel
Profession
Registered Nurse (RN)
Industry
Nursing & Healthcare
Posted
Sep 30, 2026

Pay breakdown

Hourly
$56.11
Weekly
$2,020
Yearly (full-time)
$105,040

This job pays about $56.11/hour — 25% above the median for Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia ($45.00/hour). The total includes tax-free housing and meal stipends, which staff jobs don't pay, so take-home pay is usually higher than the hourly figure suggests.

Estimated from the weekly pay in the listing, 36 hours a week; yearly = 52 weeks. Median wage: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.

Registered Nurse (RN) jobs in Virginia right now

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  • Pay in these listings: $20.00 – $196/hour, median $56.58/hour.
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Job description

Per Diem ICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Night Shift in South Boston, VA

Apply now for a per diem ICU Registered Nurse job in South Boston, Virginia. Make a meaningful impact caring for critically ill patients in an on-site Intensive Care Unit while enjoying flexible scheduling, focused patient care, and the opportunity to contribute to a high-acuity clinical environment. South Boston offers a welcoming small-town setting in southern Virginia, with scenic outdoor spaces, access to waterways, and a relaxed community atmosphere.

ICU Registered Nurse Job Details

  • Location: South Boston, VA
  • Healthcare Unit: Intensive Care Unit (ICU)
  • Schedule: Per diem night shifts, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM
  • Shift Duration: 12 hours
  • Order Hours: 36 hours per week when fully scheduled
  • Minimum Availability: At least 1 shift per month
  • Estimated Weekly Pay: $2,020–$2,130
  • Assignment Term: August 26, 2026 through August 26, 2027
  • Orientation: Weekday availability during the same week as the start date is required
  • Candidate Eligibility: Local clinicians only

ICU RN Job Requirements

  • Current, unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license eligible for practice in Virginia
  • At least 2 years of professional Registered Nurse experience
  • At least 1 recent year of experience working in an Intensive Care Unit or critical care setting
  • Ability to provide safe, evidence-based nursing care to critically ill patients
  • Availability to complete required weekday orientation
  • Strong clinical judgment, communication, patient assessment, and teamwork skills

ICU Registered Nurse Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive nursing care to critically ill patients in the Intensive Care Unit during 12-hour night shifts
  • Assess patient conditions, identify changes in status, and escalate concerns appropriately
  • Administer medications and treatments safely according to established protocols
  • Monitor vital signs, cardiac rhythms, laboratory results, and other indicators of patient condition
  • Collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary healthcare team to develop and implement individualized care plans
  • Support patients and families through complex and critical-care situations
  • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the electronic medical record
  • Promote a safe, respectful, and quality-focused patient care environment

Apply now to join the healthcare team as a per diem ICU Registered Nurse in South Boston, Virginia.

Benefits

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

Equal Opportunity

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