Neuro PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, VA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights

Registered Nurse - Neuro PCU

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

Job Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM - 7:15 AM)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• Charting System: EPIC experience required
• Patient Ratio: 1:4–5 (travelers must be comfortable with up to 1:5)
• Patient Population: Adult patients with neurological conditions, including neurosurgical recovery, stroke management, neuro-specific diagnoses, and medical overflow
• Unit Features: Includes 5 dedicated beds for continuous 24-hour epilepsy monitoring
• Floating: Required to float to units within clinical skillset
• Accepts First-Time Travelers: Yes
• Locals Accepted: Yes, with radius rule applied
• Pending License Accepted: Yes, if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state; otherwise, active Virginia RN license required

Required Certifications

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

Required Clinical Skills

• Cardiac monitoring and emergency response (dysrhythmia interpretation/management, Rapid Response/Code teams)
• IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, central/peripheral line care
• Medication administration, cardiac drips (no titration)
• Respiratory support (nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management)
• Rapid Response and isolation precautions

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia
• Minimum of 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience within the last year, specifically Neuro PCU experience
• ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with EPIC charting system

Additional Requirements

• Physical exam within 1 year, free from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year
• Fit test within 1 year, updated annually
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunizations or positive titers for Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Background check covering 7 years of history
• Education verification and transcript/diploma required
• Two clinical references required
• Completion of skills checklist annually
• Compliance with facility-specific orientation and documentation requirements

Notes

• Must work one holiday during the contract
• Facility allows calling off 1 shift per 2 weeks
• Prior travel experience is not required
• Candidates with pending licenses from non-compact states may be considered
• Traveler must provide a valid driver’s license/state ID within 48 hours of signing, with address within 100 miles of the facility

This position offers an opportunity to work in a specialized neurological progressive care unit with a focus on adult neuro patients, including stroke and epilepsy monitoring, in a Level I Trauma Center environment.