Registered Nurse - Neuro/Stroke PCU
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Jun 29, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is seeking an experienced RN for a Stroke/Neuro PCU position at a Level I Trauma, Magnet-designated teaching hospital, requiring ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certifications with Epic EMR experience.

Details

• Work in a telemetry PCU (12 West) specializing in hospitalist medicine, stroke, and neurology patients at a large acute care facility with over 700 licensed beds
• Unit is a Joint Commission certified primary stroke center at a Level I Trauma Center, Magnet-designated, academic teaching hospital
• Patient ratio is typically 1:5 with a staffing goal of 1:4
• IV drips managed include Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix, Lidocaine, and Ketamine (no titration)
• Remote telemetry monitoring with tele sitting implemented to support Patient Care Tech coverage
• Charting via Epic (experience required)
• 13-week contract with night shifts, 3x12s, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM; 4x12 schedule available by request
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend (EOW) or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week scheduling block
• Floating within skillset required
• One holiday must be worked per 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active VA state RN license or Compact RN license currently in hand; pending license accepted only if candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Current certifications: BLS, ACLS, and NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
• Neuro PCU experience required
• Experience with cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation and management, and emergency response
• Proficiency in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
• Experience with cardiac drip administration (no titration required)
• Respiratory support skills including nasal cannula, oxygen administration, and non-invasive airway management
• Familiarity with isolation precautions and telemetry settings across PCU, IMC, and stepdown environments
• Epic EMR experience required
• Valid driver's license and Social Security card required for consideration

Additional Information

• First-time travelers are considered, though prior travel experience is preferred
• Local candidates are accepted
• Two professional references required
• RTO requests must be submitted at the time of application