Travel Nurse RN - Neuro PCU - Progressive Care Unit
Roanoke, VA
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus
$2,030/weekOverview
- Start DateASAP
- Shift Breakdown3x12 hrs
- ShiftDays
- Duration13 weeks
Pay
- Estimated taxable pay$679/week
- Estimated non-taxable stipends$1,351/week
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Holiday Pay
- Guaranteed Hours
- Continuing Education
- 401k retirement plan
- Pet insurance
- Referral bonus
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
- License and certification reimbursement
- Life insurance
Description
🧠 Neuro PCU RN – Roanoke, VA
📍 Facility: Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital
🏥 703-bed Level I Trauma Center | Magnet Facility | Teaching Hospital
🕒 Shift: Days – 3x12s (6:45 AM – 7:15 PM)
💻 EMR: Epic
📅 Contract: 13 Weeks
✅ Required Certifications:
• ACLS
• BLS
• NIHSS
• Active VA or Compact RN License
✅ Required Experience:
• Neuro PCU, Stepdown, or Acute Care experience
• Cardiac monitoring & dysrhythmia management
• Rapid Response/Code Team participation
• IV therapy, blood administration, central/peripheral line care
• Cardiac drips (non-titrating)
• Stroke and neurosurgical patient care preferred
👥 Patient Ratio:
• 1:4–5 (must be comfortable with 1:5)
🩺 Patient Population:
• Stroke patients
• Neurosurgical recovery
• Epilepsy monitoring patients
• Neurological diagnoses with occasional medical overflow
📌 Additional Details:
• First-time travelers accepted
• Block scheduling available
• Weekend requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekends per 6-week schedule
• Must work 1 holiday during the contract
• Floating required within skill set
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
⭐ Why Travelers Like This Facility:
• Region's only Level I Trauma Center
• Advanced Stroke Center with 24/7 neurointerventional coverage
• Strong support system and advanced specialty care environment
Employer
Malone Healthcare - Nursing
With a commitment to providing a higher standard of service and experience in patient care, Malone Healthcare places expert nurses and allied health professionals in rewarding careers throughout the United States. As a leading healthcare staffing agency, Malone’s focus on compliance and integrity translates to a seamless experience for our team members and partner facilities. When you work with Malone Healthcare, you can rely on over 50 years of proven experience placing exceptional professionals in quality healthcare settings.
About Roanoke, VA
As a Travel Neuro PCU 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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