Stroke/Neuro PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Registered Nurse (RN) – Stroke/Neuro PCU

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

Position Overview

• Work on a Stroke/Neuro Progressive Care Unit (PCU) specializing in stroke and neurology patients.
• Unit is a Joint Commission certified primary stroke center.
• Telemetry PCU with hospitalist medicine patients.

Schedule & Shift Details

• Shift: 3x12 hour shifts, 6:45 PM – 7:15 AM
• Option for 4x12 hour shifts upon request
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Must work one holiday per 13-week contract (Christmas time off requests not approved)
• Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Return to Office (RTO) requests must be submitted with application

Required Certifications

• ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support)
• BLS (Basic Life Support)
• NIHSS (National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale)

Required Clinical Skills

• Cardiac monitoring, emergency response, dysrhythmia interpretation/management
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care
• Medication administration including cardiac drips (no titration)
• Respiratory support: nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management
• Neuro PCU experience required
• Knowledge of isolation precautions and telemetry settings across PCU, IMC, and stepdown units

Unit Details & Floating

• Nurse-to-patient ratio typically 1:5; staffing goal 1:4
• IV drips managed include: Cardizem, Heparin, Insulin, low-dose dopamine/dobutamine, Amiodarone, Nitro, Bumex, Lasix, Lidocaine, Ketamine
• Remote telemetry monitors remain on unit; tele-sitting used to increase Patient Care Tech coverage
• Floating within skillset required

Licensing & Experience

• Pending license accepted if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state
• Otherwise, active Virginia State or Compact RN/LPN license required
• First-time travelers accepted, but travel experience preferred
• Locals accepted (radius rule applies)

Documentation & Compliance Requirements

• I9 or attestation required
• Driver’s License/State ID required within 48 hours of signing; must meet radius criteria
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Background check: 7-year history within 1 year of start, including education verification
• Various certifications and competency exams as applicable
• Physical exam within 1 year, free from communicable diseases
• Fit test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Drug screen (10 panel) within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or positive titers for Rubeola, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination documentation or mask/declination form during flu season
• 2 clinical references required
• Complete employment application/resume
• Skills checklist updated annually

Additional Notes

• Facility is a large acute care hospital with Level I Trauma Center designation and Magnet status
• Teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine
• Advanced specialty care including bariatric, trauma, and surgical services

This position is ideal for RNs with neuro/stroke PCU experience looking for a travel contract in Virginia with a reputable hospital system.