Neuro PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Registered Nurse – Neuro PCU (Travel/Contract)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Position Details

• Shift: Night, 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Charting System: EPIC experience required
• 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 to units within clinical skillset
• Patient Population: Adult neurological patients, including neurosurgical recovery, stroke management, neuro-specific diagnoses, and medical overflow
• Unit Features: Includes 5 beds for continuous 24-hour epilepsy monitoring
• Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: 1:4–5 (travelers must be comfortable with up to 1:5)
• First-Time Travelers: Accepted
• Local Candidates: Accepted within a specified radius (based on driver’s license/state ID address)
• Call-Off Policy: Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks

Required Certifications

• ACLS (American Heart Association only)
• BLS (American Heart Association only)
• NIH Stroke Scale Certification

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, including cardiac drips (no titration)
• Respiratory support (nasal cannula, oxygen administration, non-invasive airway management)
• Rapid Response and isolation precautions

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 1 year of Progressive Care Unit (PCU) experience, specifically Neuro PCU experience within the last year
• Current ACLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• Current BLS certification issued by the American Heart Association
• NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) certification
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) or Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)
• Experience with EPIC electronic health record system
• Demonstrated ability to participate in Rapid Response teams

Required Documentation and Compliance

• Valid Driver’s License/State ID with address within 100 miles of facility required within 48 hours of signing
• Background check covering 7 years of residence/employment history, completed within 1 year of start
• E-Verify or attestation required
• Education verification of highest earned degree required (transcript or diploma acceptable)
• NURSYS verification for RN license within 30 days of start
• Physical exam within 1 year confirming freedom from communicable diseases
• Negative TB test or chest X-ray within 1 year, updated annually
• Fit test for respirator masks within 1 year, updated annually (onsite fit testing possible if needed)
• Negative 10-panel drug screen within 30 days of start
• Immunization or positive titer documentation for:

  • Rubeola (Measles)
  • Mumps
  • Rubella
  • Hepatitis B (vaccination series, positive titer, or declination)
  • Varicella
• Flu vaccination documentation or signed declination form (masking required if declined)
• Two clinical references required (hospital evaluations accepted)
• Completed employment application/resume
• Annual skills checklist update required
• Photo for badge (professional, plain background, no selfies or filters)
• Completion of facility-specific compliance and confidentiality agreements prior to start

Additional Notes

• Orientation manual review required prior to start (not required for inpatient RNs)
• Must work one holiday per contract
• Facility allows blocked scheduling requests if submitted with application

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