ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Virginia

ICU Registered Nurse jobs in Virginia are consistently in demand, with openings concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, and Level I and II trauma centers from Northern Virginia through Hampton Roads and Richmond. Major hiring hubs include the D.C. metro suburbs, Richmond, and Norfolk, where large employers such as Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare maintain ongoing critical care hiring at new-graduate through senior and charge nurse levels. The most sought-after specialties are cardiovascular ICU, neuro ICU, and trauma critical care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles115+
Top employerSentara
Top cityRichmond, VA
Cities hiring35
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Contract - Nights
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Registered Nurse (RN) | Intensive Care Unit (ICU) - Contract - Nights
HealthTrust Workforce Solutions
Blacksburg, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$51.46 - $60.59/hr
1,001-5,000

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Carilion Clinic
RN - Vascular ICU, CST
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Carilion Clinic
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RN - Vascular ICU, CST
Carilion Clinic
Roanoke, Virginia
Business Operations
Customer Service
Customer Success
$33.52 - $50.28/hr
BLS Certification
10,000+

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VHC Health
Registered Nurse, ICU Bridge Program
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VHC Health
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Registered Nurse, ICU Bridge Program
VHC Health
Arlington, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$44.2 - $73.85/hr
BLS Certification
1,001-5,000

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Sentara
Registered Nurse, ICU
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Sentara
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Registered Nurse, ICU
Sentara
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Clinical Trials
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Nursing Diploma
10,000+

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White Glove Placement, Inc.
RN ICU
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White Glove Placement, Inc.
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RN ICU
White Glove Placement, Inc.
Falls Church, Virginia
Healthcare Administration
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
NRP Certification
1,001-5,000

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ICU Registered Nurse Jobs by City in Virginia

Where Virginia roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Richmond
12 jobs
Roanoke
8 jobs
Arlington
8 jobs
Charlottesville
8 jobs
Norfolk
7 jobs
Newport News
7 jobs
Chesapeake
6 jobs
Fredericksburg
6 jobs
Falls Church
5 jobs

ICU Registered Nurse Job Market in Virginia

A snapshot from current Virginia openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Sentara
    Sentara11
  • Riverside Health
    Riverside Health9
  • VHC Health
    VHC Health8
  • Carilion Clinic
    Carilion Clinic7
  • American Traveler
    American Traveler7

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Government & Public Sector

What Virginia Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in ICU registered nurse jobs across Virginia.

  • Active Virginia RN license or multistate Nurse Licensure Compact license recognized in Virginia
  • Associate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited nursing program
  • NCLEX-RN passage and current registration with the Virginia Board of Nursing
  • Current BLS certification and ACLS certification from the American Heart Association
  • Minimum one to two years of acute care or critical care bedside nursing experience
  • CCRN certification preferred for experienced applicants in complex ICU environments

ICU Registered Nurse Jobs in Virginia: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a icu registered nurse in Virginia?

You become an icu registered nurse in Virginia by earning an Associate Degree in Nursing or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from an accredited program, passing the NCLEX-RN, and obtaining licensure through the Virginia Board of Nursing. Virginia participates in the Nurse Licensure Compact, so nurses licensed in other compact states may practice without a separate Virginia license. Most ICU roles then require completing a hospital-based critical care orientation or residency program before independent practice.

How much do ICU registered nurses make in Virginia?

ICU registered nurses in Virginia earn a median of about $93,600 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $67,830 for the lowest 10% to over $125,580 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire icu registered nurses in Virginia?

Employers hiring icu registered nurses in Virginia right now include Sentara, Riverside Health, and VHC Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Virginia's concentration of academic medical centers, Level I trauma centers, and large regional health systems means critical care openings appear consistently across both urban and suburban hospital campuses.

Which Virginia cities have the most icu registered nurse jobs?

The cities with the most icu registered nurse openings in Virginia are Richmond, Roanoke, and Arlington. The Northern Virginia and D.C. metro corridor drives much of the volume because of its dense cluster of major hospital systems and trauma centers, while Richmond and Norfolk generate strong demand through flagship academic medical centers and large regional health networks that serve broad surrounding populations.

Are there remote icu registered nurse jobs in Virginia?

Yes, but they're rare. Bedside critical care is an inherently hands-on role, so the majority of icu registered nurse positions in Virginia require on-site presence. About 0% of icu registered nurse openings tied to Virginia are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, and those tend to be in adjacent functions such as tele-ICU monitoring, case management, or utilization review rather than direct patient care at the bedside.

How can I get hired as a icu registered nurse in Virginia with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying directly to a new-graduate critical care residency or nurse residency program, which Inova Health System, VCU Health, and Sentara Healthcare all run for nurses with limited acute care backgrounds. Candidates who start in a general medical-surgical or step-down unit at a Virginia hospital often transition into the ICU within a year. Holding a current Virginia RN license, BLS and ACLS certifications, and completing any available critical care elective rotations during nursing school strengthens an application considerably.

Where can I find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Virginia?

You can find and apply to icu registered nurse jobs in Virginia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Virginia openings across hospital systems and health networks in the state. Find roles that fit your experience and credentials and apply directly to the employers posting them.

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