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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Dec 7, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced RN for a Neuro ICU position at a Level I Trauma Center requiring prior Neuro ICU experience and ACLS/BLS/NIHSS certification.

Details

• Neuro ICU setting within a Level I Trauma Center and Magnet-designated teaching hospital
• Patient population includes stroke, neurosurgery, complex spine, and other neuro-specific diagnoses
• Patient ratio of 1:2
• Performs specialized procedures including EVDs and therapeutic thermoregulation
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 hours (6:45p-7:15a)
• Weekend requirement of every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Floating required within skillset
• Epic charting experience required

Requirements

• Active Virginia 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 experience required
• Prior Neuro ICU experience in a large Level I or Level II trauma facility required
• Proficient in cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia management, and Rapid Response/Code team response
• Skilled in IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral/arterial/PICC line management
• Experience managing continuous IV paralytics, sedation, and titration of cardiac/vasoactive drips
• Neuro-specific skills required: CVA/acute stroke management, EVD, ICP monitoring, hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun, lumbar drains, post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery care
• Respiratory skills required: ventilator management, BiPAP/CPAP assistance, and suctioning (ETT, NT)
• Charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Provide critical care nursing to complex neuro and neurosurgical patients in a high-acuity ICU setting
• Participate in Rapid Response and Code team activations as needed
• Required to work one holiday per 13-week contract
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Local candidates may be accepted under facility-specific radius eligibility rules
• Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year break before returning as a traveler
• Travelers who have completed 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return under current separation policy
• All RTO requests must be submitted in advance