$38–$60/hr
Hospital
12-hour day/night
RN license
Job Description
Job Highlights:
- Seeking a Board Certified Trauma Surgeon to lead a high-performing team specializing in trauma, acute care surgery, and surgical critical care, working alongside physicians and APPs.
- 510-bed non-profit teaching hospital. Level II trauma center. Epic EMR with AI enhancements.
- Must be American board-certified in General Surgery with fellowship training in Trauma and Surgical Critical Care.
- Participate as a member of the clinical team while serving as Medical Director for the program. Leadership experience is required. Responsibilities include attending meetings, leading process improvement initiatives, managing staff scheduling and call, enforcing policies and procedures, supporting team engagement, and providing overall program oversight.
- Financial package includes base salary, medical director stipend, production bonuses, and quality incentives.
- Comprehensive HR benefits, paid malpractice including tail coverage, annual CME allowance, signing bonus, relocation assistance and more. Community Highlights:
- Desirable location offering waterfront amenities, scenic parks, and year-round recreational activities, with close proximity to the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah National Park.
- Experience a vibrant metro lifestyle with cultural, culinary, and entertainment options, just a short drive from iconic destinations like Williamsburg, Charlottesville, and Richmond.
- Discover a welcoming community with diverse neighborhoods to match every lifestyle and budget, plus access to top-rated public and private schools.
- Conveniently located off a major interstate, less than one hour from two international airports, and with easy access to coastal destinations such as Virginia Beach and the Outer Banks, NC. For more information: Stephanie Hutchens Talk/Text Specialty: Surgery - Trauma Employment Type: Full Time
Location & Routes
- Base city: Newport News, VA
Hiring Process
- Apply — Submit your application online
- Review — A recruiter reviews your qualifications
- Background check — Standard employment and license verification
- Start your assignment — Begin your nursing role
Requirements
Active RN license required.
1–2+ years of ICU/critical care experience.
BLS and ACLS required. CCRN preferred.
Ability to stand for long shifts, lift up to 50 lbs, and assist with patient transfers.
Frequently asked questions
What ICU experience do I need?
Most ICU roles require 1–2 years of recent critical-care experience. Travel ICU contracts typically expect 2+ years. New grads can apply to ICU residency programs offered by many hospitals.
Which certifications are required?
BLS and ACLS are required. CCRN (Critical Care Registered Nurse) is preferred and often comes with a pay differential.
What does the schedule look like?
Most ICU positions run three 12-hour shifts per week — either days (7a–7p) or nights (7p–7a) — with weekend and holiday rotations.
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Nursing Jobs in Newport News, VA
Nursing jobs in Newport News, Virginia are shaped by hospital systems including major Virginia hospitals and health systems. Roles for RNs, LPNs, and CNAs in Newport News routinely come from acute-care floors, outpatient clinics, and travel agencies hiring for med-surg, ICU, ER, and travel nurse roles.
Whether you want a steady staff schedule in Newport News or per diem flexibility across Virginia, the mix of major Virginia hospitals and health systems keeps demand steady. RNs with active Virginia licensure and 1+ year of acute-care experience tend to clear the highest pay around Newport News, Virginia.