Neuro ICU RN
Roanoke, VA
Access Healthcare
3x12 hrs, Nights
$2,050/weekOverview
- Start Date11/23/2026
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftNights
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
Qualifications
- Registered Nurse (2 years)
- Neuro ICU Nurse, Intensive Care Unit Nurse, Medical Intensive Care Unit Nurse, Surgical ICU Nurse or Surgical Trauma Intensive Care Nurse (2 years)
- Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Science in Nursing or Associate 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
- Floating: required 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 patients
- Experience working with Level 2 Trauma patients
- Experience in an Acute Care or Teaching Hospital setting
- Experience with external ventricular drains (EVD)
- Experience with ICP monitoring
- Experience with lumbar drains
- Experience with post-craniotomy and post-neurosurgery management
- Experience with therapeutic hypothermia and Arctic Sun temperature management system
- CVA/Acute Stroke management
- Experience with continuous IV paralytics and neuromuscular blockade
- Experience with Epic
Preferred
- Accepts first-time travelers
- Locals accepted
Clinical Skills / Experience
- Cardiac monitoring and emergency response
- Interpretation and management of dysrhythmias
- Rapid Response and Code team use
- IV therapy, phlebotomy, blood product administration, and central/peripheral line care
- Accessing/managing ports, arterial line management, and PICC line management
- Continuous IV paralytics/neuromuscular blockade
- Continuous IV sedation
- Emergency medications
- Titration of 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
- BiPAP/CPAP management
- 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
Scheduling Notes
- Weekend requirement may be every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
- Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
- RTO, block, and special scheduling requests must be included with submission
- Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
Additional Compliance Items
- Drivers License/State ID required within 48 hours of signing
- E-Verify or attestation required
- Background check required
- Physical exam within 1 year of start
- Fit mask testing within 1 year of start
- Negative TB or chest X-ray within 1 year of start
- TB questionnaire required
- Drug screen within 30 days of start
- Measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and varicella immunity or vaccination documentation required
Employer
Access Healthcare
1 nurse recommends working with Access Healthcare
Pros
Marigold is polite and professional. She goes above and beyond to ensure the contractor is well informed and has everything needed to be successful. She helped me with onboarding and getting used to the timesheet app and she answers my texts promptly, even after hours. She is a great recruiter liason. Gladys was a super helpful with onboarding and Denise will hook you up with benefits with no trouble at all. Great team to work with.
Cons
Onboarding is somewhat tedious, but they do dot every "i" and cross every T.
Recommends working with Access Healthcare
8 nurses found this helpful
Access Healthcare aims to provide superior service to our nursing family by providing around the clock support, competitive pay packages and an unmatched benefits package! Unlike other agencies, we offer a true family feel and work with you to find the placement that is right for you. We offer one of the top leading pay packages in the industry and we are ready to get you the money you deserve!
Access Healthcare was founded by two travel nurses, Danielle and Diego, who had a dream and a shared vision of creating an agency which all nurses would want to work with. Our passion has led us to where we are today as one of the top 10 agencies in our home state of New Jersey, with access to contracts in all 50 states! We encourage you to join our team and we cannot wait to get to know you!
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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