ICU/PCU Float RN
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: May 11, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a travel RN for an ICU/PCU Float position at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring Epic experience and the ability to work across all ICU and PCU units.

Details

• Float position covering all ICU and PCU units within a large acute care teaching hospital
• Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric) with Magnet designation for nursing excellence
• ICU patient ratio averages 2:1; PCU patient ratio averages 5:1
• Night shift schedule: 3x12-hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Floating may occur up to every 4 hours, with staffing needs re-evaluated throughout the shift
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Epic EMR experience required
• Clinical skills required include arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilated patient care, continuous IV sedation, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips, dysrhythmia interpretation, IV insulin protocol adherence, and wound care with drains or wound vacs

Requirements

• Active Virginia state RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand; a pending license is accepted only if the candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU nursing experience preferred
• Prior experience at a large Level I or Level II trauma facility required
• Proficiency with Epic EMR required
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• Candidate must be fully comfortable floating across all ICU and PCU unit types throughout the shift
• One holiday shift required per 13-week contract
• All RTO, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted at the time of application
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted; radius rule criteria applies