ICU RN
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
4x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 4x12hrs
• Hours: 48 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Sep 8, 2026
• Length: 26 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring a Whole House Float RN comfortable working ICU, PCU, and MS units at a Level I Trauma Center, requiring 2+ years ICU experience and Epic proficiency.

Details

• Whole House Float position covering ICU, PCU, and MS units
• Night shift schedule, 3x12s, 6:45p-7:15a
• Assignments up to 26 weeks available by request
• ICU ratio averages 2:1, PCU averages 5:1, and MS averages 6:1 (may flex to 7:1)
• Epic EMR experience required
• Staffing needs reassessed every 4 hours, with potential to float 2-3 times per shift
• Weekend requirement is either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week schedule block
• Must work at least 1 holiday per 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active VA State or Compact RN license required (single-state license from non-compact states accepted pending)
• Required certifications: ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS
• CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience required, ideally from a large Level I or Level II trauma facility
• Experience with patient ratios of at least 1:5 required
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, PICC line management, central line care/management, arterial line management, and blood product administration
• Experience with trach management and non-invasive airway support, including nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, and ventilator management
• Experience with chest tube management (Emerson/PleurEvac)
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and obtaining 12-lead EKG/ECG
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titrating cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Experience with IV insulin protocols preferred
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Teaching hospital and Level I Trauma experience preferred

Additional Information

• Work as part of a Whole House Float team supporting ICU, PCU, and MS units based on real-time staffing needs
• Provide comprehensive critical and progressive care across multiple specialty units
• Located within a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital and the region's only Level I Trauma Center for adults and pediatrics
• Magnet-designated facility affiliated with a medical school, offering advanced specialty care
• Certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates may be accepted depending on radius rule criteria
• Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year separation before returning as a traveler
• Effective July 1, 2025, travelers who have completed 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return, with exceptions reviewed case-by-case