Neuro ICU RN
Roanoke, VA
PRIDE Health
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$1,986/weekOverview
- Start Date11/09/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 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
Neuro ICU
Overview
- Travel/Contract RN role in Roanoke, Virginia
- Night shift: 3x12s, 6:45 PM–7:15 AM
- 13-week contract
- Unit ratio: 1:2
- Floating: required within skillset
Required Qualifications
- Valid RN license in Virginia
- Neuro ICU (1 year of experience)
- Neuro ICU 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
- Experience working with Level 1 Trauma patients
- Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients
- Experience in an Acute Care or Teaching Hospital setting
- Experience with external ventricular drains (EVD)
- Experience with ICP monitoring
- Experience with lumbar drains
- Experience with post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery management
- Experience with therapeutic hypothermia and Arctic Sun temperature management system
- CVA/Acute Stroke management
- Experience with continuous IV paralytics and neuromuscular blockade
- Experience with Epic
Preferred
- Accepts first-time travelers
- Locals accepted
Clinical Skills / Experience
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Rapid Response and Code team use
- IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
- Accessing/managing ports, arterial line management, and PICC line management
- Continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade
- Continuous IV sedation
- Emergency medications
- Titration of cardiac and vasoactive drips
- CVA/Acute Stroke management
- External ventricular drain (EVD)
- Hypothermia protocol/Arctic Sun
- ICP monitoring
- Lumbar drains
- Post Craniotomy
- Post Neurosurgery management
- BiPAP/CPAP management
- Care of ventilated patient
- Suctioning (ETT, NT)
- Ventilator management
Unit Details
- Patient diagnoses: Stroke, Neurosurgery, Neuro specific diagnosis, Complex spine
- Special procedures: EVDs, Therapeutic Thermoregulation
Scheduling Notes
- Weekend requirement may be every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
- Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
- RTO, block, and special scheduling requests must be included with submission
- Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
Additional Compliance Items
- Drivers License/State ID required within 48 hours of signing
- E-Verify or attestation required
- Background check required
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Fit mask testing within 1 year of start
- Negative TB or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
- TB questionnaire required
- Drug screen within 30 days of start
- Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity or vaccination documentation required
Employer
PRIDE Health
60 nurses recommend working with PRIDE Health
Pros
Agency and recruiter are communicative and reach out a good amount after getting you started. Paid weekly.
Cons
Sometimes slow to get concerns addressed in a timely manner. Also can be sometimes overbearing with getting you to agree to contracts.
Recommends working with PRIDE Health
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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 Health 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, pet insurance, and employee discounts with preferred vendors.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.
Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.
Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.
Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.
About Roanoke, VA
As a Travel Neuro ICU 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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