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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Oct 12, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU RN for a Float position covering all ICU and PCU units on night shift, requiring critical care skills and VA or compact RN license.

Details

• Float position covering all ICU and PCU units within a Level I Trauma teaching hospital
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours, 6:45p-7:15a
• PCU average patient ratio is 5:1 and ICU average ratio is 2:1
• EPIC charting experience required
• Floating expected up to every 2-3 times per shift as staffing needs are re-evaluated every 4 hours
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• One holiday shift required per 13-week contract

Requirements

• Active VA State or Compact RN license required; single-state license from non-compact state may be considered pending
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required; CPI certification preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred
• Experience at a large Level I or II trauma facility required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Skilled in IV therapy including arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, and IV initiation/maintenance
• Skilled in respiratory support including BiPAP/CPAP management and care of ventilated patients
• Experience with continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Skilled in surgical wound care with drains or wound vacs
• Skilled in cardiac monitoring including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with IV insulin protocol adherence
• Previous charge experience preferred

Additional Information

• Work within a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital, the region's only Level I Trauma Center for both adults and pediatrics
• Facility is Magnet-designated for nursing excellence and affiliated with a medical school
• Certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates within 100 miles are generally not accepted, though exceptions exist for inpatient RNs at Roanoke Memorial and Roanoke Community Hospitals living 50-99.9 miles away for one 13-week assignment with no extension eligibility, or under 50 miles at a lower rate
• Previous employees must have a minimum one-year gap before returning as a traveler
• All time-off requests must be submitted at the time of application