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Weekend requirement may be every other weekend or 6 weekend shifts in a 6-week scheduling block
Call rotation with staff, assigned based on sign-up sheet
All RTO, block, and special scheduling requests must be included in the submission
Facility may call off 1 shift per 2 weeks
Must work one holiday per 13-week contract
First-time travelers are not accepted
Locals are not accepted

IV therapy, including blood products, central/PICC line care, and IV starts
Respiratory care, including ventilated patients, chest tubes, airway management, tracheostomy, extubation, and End-Tidal CO2
Neuro care, including craniotomy, EVD, spine surgery, and stroke scale
Cardiac care, including antiarrhythmics, antihypertensives, vasopressors, opioids, reversal agents, arterial line, dysrhythmia management, and CPR
Surgical procedures including ENT, general, neuro, ortho, total joints, cholecystectomy, and spinal
Monitoring and assessments including lab values, isolation, malignant hyperthermia, pain, PCA, and RASS
Pediatrics management
Pre/post-op care including EKG, consent, cath/endoscopy/operative procedures, and straight cath for male/female patients

PACU
Patient population includes adolescents, infants, adults, pediatrics, and geriatrics
Surgical specialties include ICU, trauma surgery, pediatrics, bariatric surgery, breast surgery, colorectal surgery, dental surgery, emergency general surgery, ENT, gastroenterology, gynecology, gynecology oncology, neurosurgery, ophthalmology, orthopedics, podiatry, pulmonology, and urology

Facility

3.9rating(109 reviews)

8 nurses recommend working with Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital

Anonymous

ED - Emergency Department (RN)

Contract Position

5.0rating

Review of Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Sep 15, 2026

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ADDRESS1906 Belleview AvenueRoanoke, VA 24014

Cost of Living

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.

Weather

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.

Furnished Housing

Short term rentals are relatively easy to find in Roanoke, with various options available for furnished housing to accommodate travel nurses.

Transportation

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.

Demographics

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.

Things to Do

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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