Objective To explore a rapid screening workflow for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) in adult critically ill patients in China, so as to provide a reference for thrombosis prevention and nursing. Methods Using evidence-based nursing methods, we formulated research questions for screening DVT in adult critically ill patients, searched and reviewed literature systematically, extracted related evidence, and the evidence on integrated medical and nursing screening for DVT in critically ill adult patients was identified, which was then used to conduct a 2-round focus group interview to construct an integrated medical and nursing rapid screening workflow for DVT in adult critically ill patients. Results The constructed integrated medical and nursing rapid screening workflow for DVT in adult critically ill patients consisted of four steps:risk assessment of DVT, screening DVT by using ultrasound, DVT prevention, management and quality control of DVT. Conclusion The integrated medical and nursing rapid screening workflow can be used for the risk screening of DVT in critically ill adult patients.