Travel SICU Registered Nurse (RN) – Surgical/Trauma ICU Contract in Charlottesville, VA

Apply now for a 13-week travel nursing opportunity for an experienced SICU Registered Nurse in a Level I trauma center in Charlottesville, Virginia. Join a fast-paced Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit (SICU/STICU) and provide expert care for complex adult patients while working with a collaborative, evidence-based critical care team.

Located in Charlottesville, Virginia, this travel RN assignment offers the opportunity to live and work in a vibrant college town known for its historic character, scenic Blue Ridge Mountain surroundings, excellent dining, and abundant outdoor recreation.

Travel Nursing Job Details

• Location: Charlottesville, Virginia
• Specialty: Surgical/Trauma Intensive Care Unit (SICU/STICU)
• Healthcare Setting: 15-bed ICU within a Level I trauma facility
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,770-$1,870
• Start Date: October 26, 2026
• Assignment End Date: January 25, 2027
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Nursing Shift: Night shifts, 7:00 p.m. – 7:00 a.m.
• Shifts per Week: 3
• Hours per Week: 36
• Scheduling: Every other weekend; block scheduling cannot be guaranteed
• Patient Ratio: Typically 1:2, adjusted according to patient acuity
• Float: Within scope of practice as needed according to unit policy

SICU Travel RN Job Requirements

• Active Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia; pending Virginia licenses may be accepted if obtained before the required pre-start deadline
• At least 1 year of recent critical care, surgical ICU, or trauma ICU experience
• Current BLS, ACLS, and TNCC certifications
• Recent Epic electronic health record (EHR) charting experience required
• Experience caring for adult and geriatric high-acuity patients
• Trauma Level I or Level II experience preferred
• BSN preferred
• Current influenza vaccination required
• Strong patient assessment, prioritization, communication, and interdisciplinary teamwork skills

Critical Care Registered Nurse Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive nursing care to postoperative, surgical, trauma, and multisystem critically ill patients
• Perform frequent nursing assessments and respond rapidly to changes in patient condition
• Care for mechanically ventilated patients and manage high-flow nasal cannula therapy
• Monitor and titrate vasoactive infusions and continuous IV sedation according to orders and protocols
• Manage arterial lines, central lines, PICC lines, pulmonary artery lines, and intracranial pressure monitoring systems
• Interpret arterial blood gases and cardiac rhythms while managing dysrhythmias
• Administer blood products and provide care for patients with traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, and multisystem organ dysfunction
• Assist with or monitor procedures including chest tube care, procedural sedation, EVD management, and continuous renal replacement therapy (CRRT)
• Maintain infection prevention, isolation, and patient safety standards
• Collaborate with physicians, respiratory services, IV teams, pharmacy, radiology, social services, and other members of the interdisciplinary care team
• Document patient care accurately in Epic and participate in unit orientation, education, and quality initiatives

Apply now for this Charlottesville, Virginia travel nursing job and join a high-acuity SICU team dedicated to exceptional critical care.

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.