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ICU Registered Nurse jobs are open across hospitals, trauma centers, and specialty care facilities, from new-grad to charge nurse and travel nurse, with specializations in cardiac, neurological, and surgical critical care. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.
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The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Apply now for the Registered Nurse RN Coronary Care ICU position at Chippenham Hospital!
* Full Time Day Shift *
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
What you will do in this role:
- Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
- Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
- Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
- Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.
What qualifications you will need:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
- Current Registered Nurse License in Virginia or Current Multistate Compact License.
- 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting required.
- 1 year of critical care (ICU) nursing experience preferred.
- Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) Certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Benefits
Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.
Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse RN Coronary Care ICU opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Learn more about the benefits offered for this job.
The estimate displayed represents the typical wage range of candidates hired. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your specific skills, how many years of experience you have and comparison to other employees already in this role. The typical candidate is hired below midpoint of the range.
As the nation’s largest private employer of Registered Nurses, we’re honored by the trust of over 100,000 nurses and committed to supporting safe, high-quality care for which they can practice. That’s why more than 80% of our hospitals earn an A or B Leapfrog safety grade, rank in the top 5% nationally for patient outcomes through Health Grades, or are recognized as Magnet or Pathway to Excellence facilities. Apply now for the Registered Nurse RN Coronary Care ICU position at Chippenham Hospital!
* Full Time Day Shift *
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
What you will do in this role:
- Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
- Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
- Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
- Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
- Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.
What qualifications you will need:
- Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing (BSN preferred).
- Current Registered Nurse License in Virginia or Current Multistate Compact License.
- 1 year of nursing experience in an acute care hospital setting required.
- 1 year of critical care (ICU) nursing experience preferred.
- Current American Red Cross or American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS or BCLS) Certification.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
Benefits
Chippenham Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
- Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
- Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
- Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
- Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
- Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
- Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts
Learn more about Employee Benefits
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
"There is so much good to do in the world and so many different ways to do it."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
Chippenham Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1972, giving patient's access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 460+ bed hospital is one of the region's leading acute care facilities located on the Southside of Richmond. We are the region's first choice for orthopedics, joint care, behavioral health and cardiovascular care. The Joint Commission awarded Chippenham Hospital the Gold Seal of Approval and named us a Top Performer on Key Quality Measures for advanced primary stroke, heart attack, heart failure, pneumonia, perinatal care, hip and knee replacement and surgical care. We are also a Level I Burn Center and Level I Trauma Center.
Be a part of an organization that leverages our size to make a real impact in our industry! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Registered Nurse RN Coronary Care ICU opening. Submit your application today and help advance the practice of nursing.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in ICU registered nurse jobs.
- Active RN licensure in the state of employment or compact license eligibility
- Current ACLS and BLS certification from the American Heart Association
- Minimum one to two years of critical care or ICU nursing experience
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred or required
- CCRN certification preferred or required for senior and charge nurse roles
- Proficiency with ventilator management, hemodynamic monitoring, and vasoactive drips
Tips for Your ICU Registered Nurse Job Search
Tailor your resume to unit type
ICU hiring managers scan for unit-specific experience fast. List your exact unit type, CVICU, MICU, SICU, or PICU, in your resume header and work history so recruiters know your specialty before they read a single bullet.
Highlight certifications above your education
CCRN certification signals clinical competency that a degree alone doesn't. Move your active certifications, CCRN, ACLS, BLS, to the top of your resume under your name so they appear before hiring managers reach your work history.
Filter openings by patient ratio and bed count
ICU roles vary widely by acuity and workload. When reading job postings, look for stated nurse-to-patient ratios and unit size. Applying to roles that match your preferred acuity level makes interviews more productive and offers easier to evaluate.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists icu registered nurse openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for bedside scenario questions
ICU interviews routinely use clinical scenario prompts, rapid deterioration, ventilator alarms, family conflict. Practice walking an interviewer through your assessment and escalation steps out loud so your clinical reasoning is clear and structured under pressure.
Negotiate shift differentials alongside base pay
Night, weekend, and holiday differentials are a meaningful part of total ICU compensation and are almost always negotiable. Ask about differential rates and float pool obligations before accepting an offer so you can compare positions accurately.
ICU Registered Nurse Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most icu registered nurses?
The companies hiring the most icu registered nurses right now include LiveWell Homecare Agency, American Traveler, and Voyage Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and North Carolina, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Travel nursing agencies and large health systems tend to post the highest volume of openings year-round.
How many icu registered nurse jobs are remote?
About 8% of icu registered nurse openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of critical care bedside nursing. Remote opportunities in this field are concentrated in tele-ICU roles, where registered nurses monitor multiple patients across facilities using audiovisual technology and real-time data.
How do you become an icu registered nurse?
You become an icu registered nurse by earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or a BSN, passing the NCLEX-RN to obtain licensure, and then gaining experience in a medical-surgical or step-down unit before transitioning to critical care. Most ICUs require applicants to complete a unit-specific orientation program and obtain ACLS certification before independent practice, with CCRN certification pursued after accumulating qualifying clinical hours.
Can you get an icu registered nurse job with little or no ICU experience?
Yes, some hospitals hire new graduates directly into ICU residency or fellowship programs designed to build critical care competency from the ground up. Your strongest path is targeting facilities that advertise new-grad ICU programs, emphasizing any clinical rotations in high-acuity settings, ACLS certification, and strong preceptor references who can speak to your performance under pressure.
What does the icu registered nurse interview process look like?
The icu registered nurse interview process typically begins with a phone screen by a recruiter or nurse manager, followed by an in-person or video panel interview with the unit manager and charge nurses. Expect behavioral questions using the STAR format, clinical scenario prompts covering rapid deterioration and priority-setting, and a unit tour. Some hospitals add a brief skills assessment or simulation before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs?
You can find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from hospitals, health systems, and travel nursing agencies across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your specialty, unit type, and location preferences, then apply directly to each position that fits.
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