Travel Nurse RN - Neuro ICU
Roanoke, VA
Wellspring Nurse Source
3x12 hrs, Nights

Scheduling Details

• Shift Hours: 3x12s, 6:45 PM - 7:15 AM
• Weekend Requirement: May be Every Other Weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block.
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract.
• Call Off Policy: Facility is permitted to call off 1 shift per 2 weeks.
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted.
• Local Candidates: Accepted within the established radius rule.
• Pending License: Accepted if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state. All other submissions must include an active Virginia State or Compact RN license.

Required Certifications

• Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)
• National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)

Required Clinical Skills

• Previous Neuro experience required; experience in a large Level 1 or Level 2 facility preferred.
• Proficiency in cardiac monitoring and emergency response, including interpretation and management of dysrhythmias.
• Experience with Rapid Response and Code teams.
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care.
• Accessing and managing ports, arterial line management, and PICC line management.
• Administration of continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade and continuous IV sedation.
• Management of emergency medications, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips.
• Knowledge in specific neuro management, including CVA/acute stroke management and ICP monitoring.
• Experience with external ventricular drains (EVD), hypothermia protocol, lumbar drains, and post-craniotomy/neurosurgery management.
• Respiratory care skills, including management of BiPAP/CPAP, care for ventilated patients, and suctioning.

Unit Details and Floating

• Patient Ratios: 1:2
• Patient Diagnoses: Stroke, Neurosurgery, Neuro-specific diagnoses, Complex spine conditions.
• Special Procedures: External ventricular drains (EVDs) and therapeutic thermoregulation.
• Floating Requirement: May be required to float within skill set as needed.

About the Facility

This leading acute care facility in Roanoke, VA, is recognized for nursing excellence and serves as a Level I Trauma Center and primary teaching institution. It is nationally ranked for advanced cardiac care and offers a comprehensive range of specialty services, making it one of the largest and most respected hospitals in the region.