Neuro ICU RN
Roanoke, VA
American Traveler
3x12 hrs, Nights

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 16, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position requiring Level I/II trauma facility experience and current VA or compact RN licensure.

Details

• Work in the Neuro Intensive Care Unit of a Level I Trauma Center and teaching hospital
• Patient population includes stroke, neurosurgery, neuro-specific diagnoses, and complex spine cases
• 1:2 patient ratios
• Performs specialized procedures including EVDs and therapeutic thermoregulation
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (6:45pm-7:15am)
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week scheduling block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Floating required within skillset
• EPIC charting experience required

Requirements

• Active VA State or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted only for single-state non-compact candidates)
• Current BLS, ACLS, and NIHSS certifications required
• Minimum 1 year of relevant RN experience required
• Previous Neuro ICU experience required
• Experience in a large Level I or Level II trauma facility required
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation/management, and Rapid Response/Code team response
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral/arterial/PICC line management
• Experience administering continuous IV paralytics, sedation, emergency medications, and titrating cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Neuro-specific skills required: CVA/acute stroke management, EVD care, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, ICP monitoring, lumbar drains, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery management
• Respiratory skills required: BiPAP/CPAP assistance, ventilator management, ETT/NT suctioning, and care of ventilated patients
• Charge nurse experience preferred
• Two professional references required for consideration

Additional Information

• Provide direct nursing care to critically ill neuro and neurosurgical patients in a high-acuity ICU setting
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, 703-bed Level I Trauma Center and primary teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Nationally ranked for advanced cardiac care and comprehensive specialty services
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates are generally not accepted; exceptions may apply based on distance from the facility for certain inpatient roles
• Previous employees must have a minimum one-year break before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who previously worked 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return, regardless of separation period
• All RTO requests must be submitted in advance for consideration