Neuro PCU RN
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse – Neuro PCU

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
• Weekend Requirement: Either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• Call-off Policy: Allowed 1 call-off shift per 2 weeks
• Blocked scheduling requests accommodated

Unit & Patient Population

• Patient Ratio: 1 nurse to 4–5 patients (travelers must be comfortable with up to 1:5)
• Patient Population: Adult neurological patients including neurosurgical recovery, stroke management, neuro-specific diagnoses, and medical overflow
• Includes 5 beds dedicated to continuous 24-hour epilepsy monitoring
• Floating: Required to float to units within clinical skillset

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) – AHA only
• BLS (Basic Life Support) – AHA only
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification

Required Clinical Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response (dysrhythmia interpretation/management, Rapid Response/Code teams)
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care
• Medication administration, cardiac drips (no titration)
• Respiratory support (nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management)
• Rapid Response and isolation precautions

Licensure Requirements

• Active Virginia RN license or Compact RN license required
• Pending license accepted only if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state

Experience

• Accepts first-time travel nurses (no prior travel experience required)

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• Drivers License/State ID with address within 100 miles of facility required within 48 hours of signing
• Background Check: 7-year history required within 1 year of start, including education verification and multiple federal/state checks
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Primary source verification of state license within 30 days of start
• NURSYS verification required for RNs within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit test for mask within 1 year, updated annually (onsite fit testing possible)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or positive titers required for: Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination or signed declination form required during flu season
• Photo for badge (professional, plain background)
• Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance documents prior to start
• Two clinical references required
• Skills checklist updated annually

Electronic Health Record

• EPIC experience required for charting

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, specifically Neuro PCU experience within the last year
• ACLS certification
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system

Additional Notes

• Traveler must be comfortable with neurological patient care and the specified patient ratio
• Floating to other units within clinical skillset is expected
• Radius rule applies for local candidates (within 100 miles)

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neuro progressive care unit with a focus on neurological and neurosurgical patient populations in a Level I Trauma Center environment.