ICU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, VA
Access Healthcare
4x12 hrs, Nights

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Position

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Overview

• Float position covering all ICU and PCU units; must be comfortable working across these areas.
• Night shift schedule: primarily 3 shifts of 12 hours (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM), with 4x12 shifts available by request.
• Floating may occur 2-3 times per shift, with staffing needs reassessed every 4 hours.
• Weekend requirement: every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block.
• Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract.
• First-time travelers are accepted.
• Local candidates accepted within a specified radius rule.
• Pending license accepted only if holding a single-state license from a non-compact state; otherwise, an active Virginia RN license (state or compact) is required.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in Virginia.
• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year.
• Experience in Progressive Care Unit (PCU).
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN).
• Certifications:

  • ACLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • BLS issued by the American Heart Association
  • NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Clinical skills including:

  • Arterial line management
  • Central/PICC line care
  • BiPAP and CPAP management
  • Continuous IV sedation
  • Titration of cardiac drips
  • Dysrhythmia interpretation and management
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system.

Unit Details

• PCU nurse-to-patient ratio: approximately 5:1
• ICU nurse-to-patient ratio: approximately 2:1

Documentation and Compliance Requirements

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID with an address within 100 miles of the facility required within 48 hours of signing.
• Background check covering the last 7 years, including education verification and various federal/state checks, must be current within 1 year of start.
• E-Verify or attestation required.
• Primary source verification of state license and NURSYS verification must be completed within 30 days of start.
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases.
• Fit test for respirator masks within 1 year, updated annually.
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually.
• Required immunizations or positive titers for: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella.
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start.
• Flu vaccination documentation or signed declination form required during flu season.
• Professional photo for badge issuance required.
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements prior to start.
• Completion of new hire paperwork and orientation materials as required.
• Two clinical references required.
• Annual update of skills checklist and competency exams as applicable.

Additional Notes

• Facility allows one call-off shift per 2-week period.
• Orientation manual review and acknowledgment required prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs as of 7/10/23).
• Candidates must be prepared to float frequently and adapt to changing unit assignments.

This position offers an opportunity to work in a high-acuity, Level 1 trauma center environment with a focus on critical care nursing skills and flexibility across ICU and PCU units.