Nurse Fired for Controversial Videos Suggesting Harm to ICE Agents

A nurse from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Health has been dismissed after creating videos that suggested methods to harm Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents.

VCU Health confirmed the nurse’s termination in a statement to FOX News Digital, stating, “As a result of our investigation, the individual involved in the social media video is no longer employed by VCU Health. Additionally, VCU Health meets reporting requirements under Virginia law.”

Earlier on Tuesday, the hospital announced that it was investigating the nurse’s post, which had quickly gone viral.

“We prioritize the health and safety of those who come to us for treatment. We are aware of a series of videos that appear to have been posted by individuals identified as employees of our health system,” VCU said. “The content of the video is highly inappropriate and does not reflect the integrity or values of our healthcare system.”

VCU Police are assisting with the investigation. The university noted, “As per policy, while the investigation is ongoing, the individual is on leave and will not be in our facilities or have any contact with patients.”

The nurse had been using the now-deleted TikTok account “Redheadredemption,” which was quickly linked to her status as a VCU Health employee. A popular account on X, LibsOfTikTok, shared a compilation of three of the nurse’s videos, sparking outrage.

In one clip titled “#ice #resistance #sabotage,” she encouraged others to use “sabotage tactics” in a tongue-in-cheek manner, claiming, “It’s an obstruction tactic, or at least an intimidation tactic. Health care workers, bring your syringes with needles.” She recommended using saline or succinylcholine, a muscle relaxant, to deter potential adversaries. “Make it safe,” she added.

Another video suggested using poison ivy to irritate people, humorously stating, “Does anyone have poison ivy? Get it, put gloves on, soak it in water…and aim it at the face and hands.”

In a separate video, she mentioned something about single women potentially engaging with ICE agents—claiming it could be an “opportunity” to disrupt them. “Let them get sick. You know, no one dies. Enough to incapacitate them and remove them from the streets the next day,” she suggested, which is quite an unusual and concerning point of view.

Ultimately, her remarks led to widespread criticism, with many questioning the appropriateness and ethics of her suggestions.

As the investigation continues, VCU is focused on ensuring the safety of its patients, emphasizing that such behavior won’t be tolerated within its healthcare system.