ICU/PCU/Med-Surg Float RN
Roanoke, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Travel ICU Registered Nurse (ICU RN) – 13-week Whole House Resource Pool assignment in Roanoke, VA; float across ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg at a Level I Trauma Center. Join our critical care team and make an immediate impact as a resource pool RN.

Job Details

• Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 — Roanoke travel nursing opportunity in the Blue Ridge Mountains
• Estimated Weekly Pay: $2020-$2130
• Position Type: Travel Nurse / Contract ICU RN (Whole House Resource Pool)
• Assignment Length: 13 weeks
• Setting: Whole House Resource Pool (ICU, PCU, Med-Surg) at a Level I Trauma Center
• Shifts: 3x12-hour day shifts (06:45 – 19:15); 4x12s available by request
• Hours per Week: 36 (float expectations apply)
• Start Date: March 30, 2026
• Orientation: 24 hours
• Charting: EPIC (experience with EPIC strongly preferred)
• Float Requirement: Float between ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg; may float 2–3 times per shift
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts per 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: At least 1 holiday per 13-week contract

Job Requirements / Qualifications

• Active RN license (Virginia or Compact State) — ideal for travel nurses and ICU RNs
• Minimum 2 years of recent ICU experience in a large Level I or II facility (critical care experience required)
• Certifications: ACLS, BLS required; NIHSS required (CPI preferred)
• Proficient with EPIC documentation and electronic charting systems
• Comfortable managing patient ratios: ICU 2:1, PCU up to 5:1, Med-Surg 6:1 (may flex up to 7:1)
• Clinical skills: IV therapy, phlebotomy, arterial/central line management, blood product administration
• Ventilator and respiratory support skills: BiPAP/CPAP management, ventilator care, suctioning
• Cardiac care: cardiac monitoring, dysrhythmia interpretation, titrating vasoactive/cardiac drips
• Experienced in emergency response, rapid assessment, and working without CNA support when required
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccination required (medical/religious exemptions considered)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality, compassionate nursing care to adult and geriatric patients across ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg units as a critical care nurse
• Float seamlessly between units as a whole-house resource pool nurse; adapt quickly to changing acuity and patient populations
• Perform advanced clinical procedures including IV therapy, arterial/central line care, ventilator management, and emergency interventions
• Monitor and interpret cardiac rhythms, manage dysrhythmias, and titrate critical drips safely
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams: respiratory therapy, pharmacy, physicians, and rapid response/code teams
• Document patient care accurately and efficiently using EPIC
• Participate in rapid response and code situations and maintain infection prevention/isolation protocols

Why Join Our Team

• Gain diverse critical care experience as a travel nurse across ICU, PCU, and Med-Surg in a Level I Trauma Center
• Work with an experienced interdisciplinary team and advance your ICU RN skills
• Live and work in Roanoke, VA — enjoy outdoor recreation in the Blue Ridge Mountains and a vibrant local community
• EPIC experience and critical care certifications valued for future travel nursing opportunities

Ready to take the next step in your travel nursing career? Apply now to join our ICU resource pool as an ICU Registered Nurse in Roanoke, VA. Join our healthcare team today — submit your resume and licensure, or contact our recruiter for more details.

401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.