ICU RN
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,351/weekOverview
- Start Date08/31/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration26 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- 401k retirement plan
- Cancelation protection
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (1 year)
- Skills Checklist
- Updated Resume
Description
ICU Travel Nurse
Overview
- Location: Roanoke, Virginia
- Employment type: Travel/Contract
- Shift: Night, 3x12 hours, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
- Contract length: 26 weeks
- Setting: Whole-house float across ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg units
Key Responsibilities
- Float across ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg units as needed
- Work with patient ratios of at least 1:5
- Manage ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg assignments with frequent floating during shifts
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Virginia
- Critical Care Float (2 years of experience)
- Critical Care Float experience within the last year
- ACLS issued by American Heart Association
- BLS issued by American Heart Association
- NIHSS
- Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
- IV therapy experience
- PICC line management experience
- Central line care and management experience
- Arterial line management experience
- Blood product administration experience
- Trach management experience
- Non-invasive airway support experience including nasal cannula, CPAP/BiPAP, ventilator management, and chest tubes (Emerson/PleurEvac)
- Continuous IV sedation experience
- Emergency medications experience
- Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips experience
- Experience working with ratios of at least 1:5
- Experience with Epic
Scheduling Requirements
- May work every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
- Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
- All requested time off, block scheduling, and special scheduling requests must be submitted with the application
Additional Notes
- First-time travelers are accepted
- Local candidates are accepted
- EPIC experience is required
- The facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
- Ratios listed in the source: ICU 2:1, PCU 5:1, Med-Surg 6:1, with Med-Surg potentially flexing to 7:1
Employer
PRIDE Health
59 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
PRIDE Health is the minority-owned healthcare recruitment division of Pride Global—an integrated human capital solutions and advisory firm. With our robust and abundant travel nursing and allied health employment options across the U.S., PRIDE Health will allow you to help change the way the world lives and heals as it connects you with the industry’s leading healthcare organizations.
Pride Global offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
About Roanoke, VA
As a travel nurse in Roanoke, VA here's what you should know:- The cost of living in Roanoke is lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the lower cost of living.
- Average summer highs range from 80-85°F, while winter lows average around 25-30°F.
- Roanoke experiences all four seasons, with mild to moderate temperatures throughout the year.
- Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Roanoke, with various options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.
- Roanoke is car-friendly, with a well-maintained road network.
- Public transportation options are available, including buses and trolleys, but a car is generally recommended for convenience.
- Roanoke has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues include obesity and related conditions, as well as respiratory ailments.
- There is a growing population of travel nurses due to the presence of multiple healthcare facilities.
- Roanoke offers a vibrant culinary scene with diverse restaurants, along with art galleries, museums, and live music venues.
- Outdoor enthusiasts can explore the extensive network of trails for hiking and biking, as well as access to national forests for fishing, paddling, and wildlife watching.
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