Neuro ICU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

ICU Registered Nurse Travel/Contract Job – Roanoke, Virginia

Position Details

• Specialty: Registered Nurse – ICU (Neuro)
• Location: Roanoke, Virginia
• Employment Type: Travel/Contract
• Contract Length: 13 weeks
• Shift: Night shift, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Weekend Requirement: Either every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts within a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday during the 13-week contract
• Floating: Required to float within skillset as needed

Required Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification

Education

• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing

Experience

• Minimum 1 year of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience within the last year
• Experience with Epic electronic health record system

Unit & Patient Details

• Nurse-to-patient ratio: 1:2
• Patient diagnoses include stroke, neurosurgery, neuro-specific conditions, and complex spine cases
• Special procedures include management of EVDs and therapeutic thermoregulation

Scheduling & Policies

• All scheduling requests (RTO, block, special) must be submitted with application
• Facility may call off 1 shift every 2 weeks
• Locals accepted within a specified radius

Required Documentation & Compliance

• I-9 or attestation required
• Valid Driver’s License or State ID with an address within 100 miles of the facility required within 48 hours of signing
• E-Verify or attestation required
• 7-year background check covering all locations lived/worked in the past 7 years, valid within 1 year of start
• EPLS/GSA/SAM and HHS/OIG checks required within 30 days of start and updated for contract renewals/extensions
• Education verification of highest earned degree required
• Physical exam within 1 year of start confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Fit test within 1 year of start, updated annually (not required for students)
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Required immunizations or positive titers: Measles (Rubeola), Mumps, Rubella, Hepatitis B, Varicella
• Flu vaccination documentation or declination with masking requirement during flu season
• Photo for badge (professional, plain background, no selfies or filters)
• Completion of new hire paperwork and compliance checklists prior to start
• Orientation safety manual review (not required for inpatient RNs)
• Medication and competency exams as applicable
• Two clinical references required
• Complete employment application/resume required
• Annual skills checklist update required

Additional Notes

• First-time travelers accepted; prior travel experience not required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Facility is a Magnet-designated, Level I Trauma Center with nationally recognized specialty services
• Nurse will care for complex neuro patients requiring advanced critical care skills

This position is ideal for experienced Neuro ICU RNs seeking a travel contract with a reputable acute care hospital in Virginia.