ICU/PCU Registered Nurse
Roanoke, Virginia
Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Job Opportunity: ICU Registered Nurse (Travel/Contract)

Location: Roanoke, Virginia
Employment Type: Travel/Contract
Contract Length: 13 weeks

Job Summary

Seeking a Registered Nurse comfortable working across all ICU and PCU units with the ability to float frequently based on staffing needs. This role requires strong critical care skills and experience in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment.

Schedule Details

• Shift: 3 shifts per week, 12 hours each (6:45 PM – 7:15 AM)
• Floating: May float 2-3 times per shift (every 4 hours)
• Weekend Requirement: Every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week block
• Holiday Requirement: Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
• First-time travelers accepted
• Local candidates accepted within radius rules
• Call-off policy allows 1 shift call-off per 2 weeks

Required Certifications

• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS

Required Clinical Skills

• Medication administration skills including continuous IV sedation, emergency meds, and titration of cardiac & vasoactive drips
• Endocrine/metabolic skills including IV insulin protocol adherence

Unit Details

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

Required Licenses

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• State License 1
• Nursys

Electronic Health Record

• Experience with Epic

Required Documentation & Compliance

• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement

Requirements/Qualifications

• Valid RN license in Virginia
• Minimum 2 years of ICU (Intensive Care Unit) experience
• ICU experience within the last year
• Associate of Science in Nursing / Associate Degree in Nursing
• ACLS issued by American Heart Association
• BLS issued by American Heart Association
• NIHSS certification
• State License 1
• Nursys verification
• Orientation Safety Manual Acknowledgement
• Medication administration skills including continuous IV sedation, emergency meds, and titration of cardiac & vasoactive drips
• Endocrine/metabolic skills including IV insulin protocol adherence
• Experience with Epic

Additional Notes

• Floating assignments are frequent and based on staffing needs every 4 hours
• Must be comfortable working in both ICU and PCU units
• Must work at least one holiday during the contract
• Orientation and compliance paperwork must be completed prior to start
• Call-off policy limits cancellations to maintain staffing stability

This position is ideal for experienced ICU Registered Nurses seeking a travel contract with diverse critical care responsibilities and a dynamic work environment.