Neuro ICU RN
Roanoke, VA
Host Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus
$2,006/weekOverview
- Start Date11/16/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Benefits
- Referral bonus
- School loan reimbursement
- Vision benefits
- Wellness and fitness programs
- Company provided housing options
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
- Medical benefits
- Mileage reimbursement
- Pet insurance
- Discount program
- Employee assistance programs
- Guaranteed Hours
- Health savings account
- Holiday Pay
- 401k retirement plan
- Continuing Education
- Dental benefits
Qualifications
- Associate of Science in Nursing, Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Science in Nursing
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
- May be required to float 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 or Level 2 Trauma patients
- Experience with external ventricular drains (EVD)
- Experience with neuro monitoring
- Experience with lumbar drains
- Experience with immediate post-operative care for post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery patients
- Experience with therapeutic hypothermia and the Arctic Sun temperature management system
- CVA/Acute Stroke management
- Experience with continuous IV paralytics and neuromuscular blockade
- Experience with continuous IV sedation
- Ability to titrate cardiac and vasoactive drips
- Experience with Epic
Clinical Skills
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Use of Rapid Response and Code teams
- IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
- Accessing/managing ports, arterial line management, PICC line management
- Continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade
- Continuous IV sedation
- Emergency medications
- Titrate 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
- Assist with management of BiPAP/CPAP
- 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
Additional Notes
- Accepts first-time travelers
- Locals accepted
- Pending license accepted only if the candidate holds a single-state license from a non-compact state
Employer
Host Healthcare
267 nurses recommend working with Host Healthcare
Pros
Mikayla was great to work with. She guided me the whole way through the credentialing process, told me what to expect, and was responsive anytime I had questions. I would recommend Mikayla as a recruiter and would work with her in the future.
Cons
No cons in working with Mikayla at all.
Recommends working with Host Healthcare
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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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