Job Opportunity – Surgical/Trauma ICU RN – Virginia
Start Date: October 26, 2026
Location: Central Virginia
Compensation: Details provided to qualified applicants
Schedule: 13-week assignment, night shift, 36 or 48 hours per week available, 1:2 nurse-to-patient ratio, every other weekend required, must work 2 out of 3 winter holidays
Highlights:
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Fast-paced 15-bed Surgical/Trauma ICU within a Level 1 trauma facility caring for surgical and trauma adult critical care patients
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Care for post-operative patients following emergency or highly complex surgical procedures and multi-system trauma patients requiring continuous intensive monitoring
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Epic EMR system required; 24 hours of orientation provided
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Access to comprehensive interdisciplinary support including IV teams, respiratory services, pharmacy, and radiology
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Work with specialized equipment including CRRT, rapid infuser, Camino, NICOM, and blood warmer
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Up to 40 hours of pre-approved time off available during contract (must be requested at submission)
Requirements:
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Current Virginia RN license (pending licenses accepted, must be in hand by Wednesday before start date)
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Minimum 1 year of critical care nursing experience
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Experience with 1:2 patient ratios in ICU setting
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BLS and ACLS certifications required; TNCC preferred
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Epic charting system experience required
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Level I or Level II trauma experience preferred
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Competency in arterial line management, central line care, ventilator management, blood product administration, continuous IV sedation, vasoactive drip titration, and interpretation of ABGs and dysrhythmias
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Ability to float within scope of practice as needed per facility policy
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Flu vaccination required (no exemptions); COVID-19 vaccination not required
Why It's a Great Opportunity:
This position offers critical care nurses the chance to develop advanced competencies while caring for a diverse patient population in a high-acuity Level 1 trauma environment. You'll work alongside dedicated surgical and trauma critical care teams, managing complex cases that require both technical expertise and compassionate patient-centered care. The supportive interdisciplinary team structure ensures you have the resources needed to deliver exceptional outcomes for patients and their families.
