Travel Registered Nurse; RN - ICU

Travel Registered Nurse (RN) - Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

Sentara Louise Obici Hospital - Suffolk, VA

* Must have two or more years of current acute care ICU RN hospital experience.

• $70.00/hr
• NIGHT shift - 7pm to 7am
• 14‑week assignment
• No benefits

The Registered Nurse will play a critical role in delivering high‑quality, compassionate care to a diverse patient population. Your responsibilities will encompass all aspects of patient care, including conducting thorough assessments, designing and implementing personalized care plans, administering medications and treatments, and evaluating patient responses to interventions. You will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and ensure continuity throughout the treatment process.

In this role, you will educate patients and their families about health conditions, treatments, and post‑discharge care, empowering them to make informed decisions about their health. You will monitor and record vital signs, observe changes in patient conditions, and respond promptly with appropriate interventions. Utilizing sound clinical judgment, you will address complex health situations, consult with medical team members as needed, and document all care in accordance with regulatory and organizational standards.

The RN is expected to uphold the highest standards of patient safety, adhere to evidence‑based protocols, and contribute to a supportive and empathetic environment. As a patient advocate, you will work tirelessly to ensure each patient’s comfort, dignity, and well‑being while fostering trust and a sense of security. This role demands a commitment to continuous learning, adaptability to evolving healthcare practices, and dedication to promoting the mission and values of the healthcare organization.

Responsible for performing competent level of nursing care as demonstrated by the critical thinking model known as the nursing process. Possesses clinical knowledge and skills to meet standards as required by clinical area(s). Exhibits sound knowledge and understanding of routine nursing procedures and RN and LPN scope of practice.

• RN‑Diploma OR
• RN‑Associate's Degree OR
• RN‑Bachelor's Degree OR
• RN‑Master's Degree OR
• RN‑Doctorate Degree

• Registered Nurse (RN) License - Compact/Multi‑State License OR
• Registered Nurse (RN) License - Single State – Virginia
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification - American Heart Association (AHA)
• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) - Certification

• 2 years acute care ICU RN hospital experience (required)

• 18‑bed ICU with an average daily census of 17.
• Hear what the staff say about our unit:
  Intensive Care Unit, Sentara Obici Hospital (Suffolk, VA) ()

Sentara Obici Hospital nurses are committed to providing evidence‑based practice in their delivery of quality healthcare to our patients and families. We strive to create an environment of health and healing through nursing excellence. Sentara Obici Hospital is a 175‑bed community hospital. Founded in 1951 in the heart of Suffolk, Virginia. We relocated to a new state‑of‑the‑art facility in 2010.

Our facility has been Magnet® designated since 2018. We are proud of the nursing structures we have in place that empower our nurses to transform care at the bedside: our Nurse Residency Program for new grads, shared governance councils, evidence‑based practice, and commitment to lifelong learning.

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