ICU/PCU Float RN
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 15, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced ICU/PCU Float RN for a night shift travel contract at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring Epic proficiency and comfort floating across all ICU and PCU units.

Details

• Position is an ICU/PCU Float role — candidates must be comfortable working across all ICU and PCU units
• Large, 703-bed acute care Magnet-designated teaching hospital affiliated with a medical school
• Level I Trauma Center (Adult & Pediatric), certified Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• ICU patient ratio averages 2:1; PCU patient ratio averages 5:1
• Night shift: 3x12s, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM; 4x12 schedule available by request
• Epic EMR experience required
• Staffing needs are re-evaluated every 4 hours, meaning travelers may float 2–3 times per shift
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• One holiday must be worked per 13-week contract
• 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active Virginia state or Compact RN license required; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications required: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred; ICU experience required
• Experience at a large Level I or Level II facility required
• Epic EMR experience required
• IV therapy skills: arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, IV initiation and maintenance
• Respiratory support skills: BiPAP and CPAP management, ventilated patient care
• Medication administration skills: continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Wound care experience: surgical wounds with drains or wound vacs
• Cardiac monitoring skills: dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Endocrine/metabolic skills: IV insulin protocol adherence
• Two professional references required for consideration
• Copy of driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are accepted; a radius rule applies to determine eligibility for the travel pay rate
• All requested time off (RTO) must be disclosed at the time of submission
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2-week period