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

Assignment Overview

• Shift: Nights, 3x12hrs
• Hours: 36 hrs/wk
• Start Date: Nov 23, 2026
• Length: 13 weeks
• Openings: 1

Description

American Traveler is hiring an experienced ICU/PCU float RN for a Level I Trauma teaching hospital requiring VA or compact RN license and strong critical care skills.

Details

• ICU/PCU float position requiring comfort working across all ICU and PCU units
• Night shift schedule, 3x12 or 4x12 hours, 6:45 PM to 7:15 AM
• ICU average patient ratio is 2:1 and PCU average ratio is 5:1
• Epic EMR experience required
• Floating required, with staffing needs re-evaluated every 4 hours (up to 2-3 floats per shift)
• Weekend requirement of either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Must work at least one holiday per 13-week contract
• Facility may call off up to 1 shift per 2-week period

Requirements

• Active VA State or Compact RN license required (pending license accepted only for candidates holding a single-state license from a non-compact state)
• Current ACLS, BLS, and NIHSS certification required; CPI preferred
• Minimum 2 years of ICU experience preferred
• Experience at a large Level I/II trauma facility required
• Proficiency in IV therapy including arterial line management, central/PICC line care, blood product administration, and IV initiation/maintenance
• Respiratory care skills including BiPAP/CPAP management and ventilated patient care
• Medication administration experience including continuous IV sedation, emergency medications, and titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
• Wound care experience with surgical wounds, drains, and wound vacs
• Cardiac monitoring skills including dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• IV insulin protocol experience
• Previous charge nurse experience preferred

Additional Information

• Work in a 703-bed acute care teaching hospital that is the region's only Level I Trauma Center for adults and pediatrics
• Magnet-designated facility affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Certified as an Advanced Thrombectomy Capable Stroke Center
• First-time travelers are welcome to apply
• Travel experience is not required
• Local candidates within 100 miles are generally not accepted, though limited exceptions exist for candidates living 50-99.9 miles or under 50 miles for a single non-extendable 13-week assignment at a lower bill rate
• Previous employees (per diem or permanent) must have a minimum one-year break before returning as a traveler
• As of July 1, 2025, travelers who have worked 365 days on assignment are not eligible to return, with case-by-case exceptions reviewed by facility leadership